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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-24


trees, etc., have sold and delivered during the
year ending May last the following number
Apple Trees, 10000
Dwarf Apple Trees, $4,000
Grab Apple Trees, 1900
Pear Trees, 4,0OO
Cherry Trees, $4,000
s Plum Trees, 5000
Peach Trees, 10000
Grape Vines, 10000
Currants and Gooseberries, 10000
Ounce Bushes, l0,O0O.
The above amount was sold in the States
of Ohio, Indiana, New York, Rhode Island,
Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine. The
firm have at the present time about seventy
five men canvassing for orders to be filed the
coming autumn and next spring. The firm
consists of Lewis, Z. A. and N. V. b. Chase.
They are Maine boys. Their nurseries are
located at Rochester, N. Y, where the two
elder reside; the latter resides in this city.
They are engaged in good work, and from
their long experience in the business-cover-
ing the period of fourteen years-it is to pre-
sumed that they are better prepared to know
the varieties of fruit that will thrive best in
the different localities, than other dealers of
more limited experience. They do business
on the square-and were it necessary we
would commend them anew to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-24

These Machines, by their simplicity, durability,
and the great range of work they execute,
have gained reputation truly
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-24
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, June %.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
Ednvynds VS.. H0ar.

Warrington" the weli-konwn Boston
correspondent of the Sprinfeld Republi-
can, writes sharp and savage article
abont the Senate Judiciary committee for
reporting against Judge Hoar's confrma-
tion, and in it calls Senator Edmunds
some hard names, such as "Ticklebrain,'
"conceited drawer of amendments" &C.,
and undertakes to belittle his judicial
character by speaking of him as the 'rep-
resentative of the county courts of Yer
mont" OF course such kind of denun-
citation goes for what it is worth and will
be estimated in Vermont as the merest
trash. But the Burlington Free Press,
without replying to this or even definite
ly alluding to it, apparently justifies SEN
ator Edmunds by denouncing Judge
Hoar. He is called 'conceited, quarrel
some and wilful man, of overrated ability
and questioned OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ments which, in our judgment, will go
down Vermont throats just about as far
as those against Senator Edmunds, and
no further. From all that has appeared,
Judge Hoar possessed just those qualities
of independence, sound judgment, ster-
ling integrity and brusqueness which dis
tinguish him from professional politicians
and which are very much respected by
the common sense people of Massachu-
setts and Vermont We fear that Senator
Edmunds has made a mistake in opposing
his confirmation and we trust that he will
yet waive any personal objections and put
upon the bench the man whom Lowell de-
scribed as one
aWhose head contains more sound good ssnse,
Than there Is moses on an old stone fence"
= ST. Adams Messenger
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
How snuff is Made.

In preparing tobacco for the snuff-taker
the dried leaves are sprinkled with water,
laid in heaps, and allowed to heat nd
ferment from one to six months During
this fermentation chemical decomposi.
tion takes place in the leaves, and they
give off at first nicotin and ammonia
ammonia is an invisible kind of air OF
gas, which gives its smell to the hartshorn,
liquid ammonia and to the common smell.
ing-salts, carbonate of ammonia, 1t con.
sists of two gases, nitrogen and by drogen
and afterward water and acetic acid. ),
They are then reduced to powder, moist.
ened with salt and water and put into
close boxes. Here they again heat ferment
This gives them an agreeable ethereal
odor and the well known pungency OF
snuff. Rappees are usually prepared
from the soft part of the leaves. Dried
snuffs, like the Scotch and Welsh, are
made from the fibres or midribs. The
former are variously scented to suit the
taste of the customer.
The quality and flavor of the snuff nre
materially affected by the variety of to-
bacco used-by the part of the leaf from
which the snuff is formed-by the extent
TO Which tue Two itTutnbHbioHS dTt car
ried--by the degree OF heat AT which the
leaves are dried or roasted Tor dry snuff>
and by the length of time during which
they are exposed to this heat. Daring
the first fermentation which the leaf un-
dergoes in preparing it for the mannfac
ture of snuff, and again daring he second
fermentation, after it is ground, "a large
proportion of nicotine escapes or is de-
composed. The ammonia produced dur
ing these lamentations is partly the re-
suit of this compositions Further, the
artificial drying or roasting to which
tobacco is exposed III fitting it for the dry
snuff, expels a portion of the natural
volatile oil, as well az an additional por-
tion of the natural volatile alkali or nico-
tine Manufactured snuff, therefore, as
it is drawn up into the nose, and especially
dried snuff, is much less rich in active in
gradients than the natural leaf. Even
the rdppees, though generally made from
the strongest Virginian and European
tobaccos, containing five or six per cent.
of nicotine, retain only two per cent when
fully manufactured.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

AN INCIDENT IN BALTIMORE.-An
old gentleman called at Baltimore DO.
lice station last week, with a complaint
against his wife, who had pulled his hair
out and otherwise maltreated him. He
wanted her locked up, because "it'll cost
a heap to keep the old woman this win
ter-she's powerful feeder" The officer
said to him: sYou see that long desk
covered with green leather ?" He nodded
in response "Well," said the officer,
"about four o'clock this afternoon you
will see several savage looking young
men come in with rush and have a
squabble for the best seat. When you
see them settled down, walk up and speak
to the magistrate, at the same time hand
ing the affidavits and other documents in
your case to him. These gentlemen will
scramble for the papers, and in ten sec
onds will be writing up your entire his
tory from them. They will tell all you
know about yourself and your wife-all
that your friends, and great deal more
than any of yon know. When they get
through with you, your wife will be glad
to start for Patagonia, and you for Green
land. You will never have any trouble
about it again. Just now they are prob
ably at some other station house, perform
ing the same kind offices for some other
man." The poor man shook his head
solemnly, heaved sigh, and turning to-
ward the door, moved slowly out. On
the threshold he paused moment, and
slowly said-"Guess I can afford to keep
the old LADY through the winter"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
TERMS $3.50 PER ANNUM

SMALL PoX.-On or near the first of
December, 1869, woman was taken ill
near Prootorsville De- Story was called
II was soon ascertained that it was a
case of smallpox the disease had
been brought here by man who was
travelling through the town. Upon the
announcement of the fact, the people were
greatly alarmed. This disease is regarded
as frightful messenger of death In ali
the ghastly train of diseases that besiege
the path of human life, that prey upon
mortal man, few, if any, awaken more
dread and alarm than the small-pox-np-
on its approach the imagination paints
horrors before the mind. Drs. Haselton
and Story, with great promptitude, oh
tanned matter, and scores of the people
were vaceinated. At this time DIR. Story
was called to a Mr. Taylor's, in the east
part of Cavendish. He there found the
same alarming disease and ascertained
the fact that the same man who had left
the virus at Proctorsville, had dealt out
the pestilence there Mr.. Taylor and
wife, and two sons, soon came down with
this loathsome disease, presenting
house of sore affiiction and suffering AT
a later period two French children had
the same disease, making seven cases, all
of which have virtually recovered. 1t is
now believed that the disease has dis
charged its culver OF poisoned arrows and
that no new cases will occur. The people
have cause for devout gratitude to God
that the ravages of this disease are stsyedS
DR. Story has won golden opinions by his
promptness aud judicious measures to pre-
vent the spread of this disease, and by his
skillful and successful practice. Ii was
no ordinary trial of fortitude and pluck
to brave the the dangers be encountered.
For one who never had this disease 10
plunge into pool OF fostering eontagion
WAS enough, to shake the strongest nerves
it was adapted to such emotions as the
soldier feels when the order is given TO
rush upon the bayonets and battery OF
the foe The doctor had no audible COM
mand, but he obeyed the silent dictates
of duty and humanity For twenty days
in succession he visited the family where
four were prostrated by this loafhsome
malady. He took possession of deserted
school-honse and there prepared himself
for visiting the sick, and again, for min
Cling with those in health. DIR. Story
deserves and receives the hearty con-
mendation of the people and has that
better reward, the consciousness of having
done his DUTY. & CITIZEN.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

GREAT FLOODS IN ENGLAND.-The
London Times of Dee. "a states that heavy
rains which had prevailed for several
days had caused great foods in many
parts of England. In the midland counties
they were very destructive, and in the
Vale of Trent thousands of acres were
submerged. At Nottingham the water
in the river reached within a foot and
half of the highest point ever known.
Many buildings We're flooded. AT Derby
the Derwent overhowed its banks and did
an immense amount of damage. The
water was five feet deep in large mum
Der of dwellings and warehouses, and ST
Paul's church was "blocked up with
water SO that no service conld be held on
Sunday. In Shropshire and North Wales
the rain produced floods almost uDprece-
dented in the present century. At
Shrewsbury, where the rivers Severn and
Res Join, the water submerged vast
number of houses. Boats, cabs, wagons
and RATS were In constant requisition to
convey the people from the suburbs to the
centre of the town. An immense amount
of damage was done 10 stock aud property.
At Melverly. low lying district, the
cottagers were entirely driven from their
homes, and the land for miles presented
frightfnl waste of waters, with only the
tops of trees here and there interspersed.
The injury caused by the foods is estim-
atedGat 81. 100000
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20


VALUE OF NEWSPAPERS TO FARMERs.
Clark Bell, Esq, few days since, gave
to the farmers of Steuben county, n. Y,
an address at their agricultural fair. full
of matter of immediate and practical in
terest to his hearers One passage is worth
copying here and we give it as follows:
No one can too highly estimate the
value of good newspaper in family,
and am of the opinion that if one is
taken constantly in a family, that il will
be impossible for the children to come up
without becoming intelligent on all the
questions of the day.
Every household should bring in the
newspaper, then, as an absolute and in
dispenssble necessity. 1l
The farmer should, of all other men,
take good reliable paper. / defy any
farmer TO try it year, and then be able
to say it had not paid and been in every
way for his good.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

A "Hoa" ORERATIoN.-A shrewd but
unsuccessful attempt to swindle hog
dealer was made in Philadelphia the
other day. A chap, watching his oppor-
tunity, let down portion of the fence
which enclosed one of the pens, Just at
dusk, and driving the liberated hogs to
their owners Office near by, offered them
for sale, as part of drove just arrived,
and the disposal of which, owing to press
ing engagements must be done inn
mediately. The owner, however, observ-
ing that the animals exhibited no
evidences of recent travel, became sus-
picieus that all was not right, refused to
pay for them until tbs next morning,
when, of course the bold attempt to sell
him his own hogs became apparent. 1t
is, perhape, unnecessary to add that the
swindler failed to call for his pay.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

MONTPELIER AND WELLS RIVER
RAIIRoAD.-The meeting of the com
missioners and subscribers to the stock OF
the corporation, held Tuesday, for the
organization of the company, resulted in
the election of the following named gen
tIemen us directors Dennison Taft,
Montpelier; Isaac N. Hall, of Groton !;
John A. Page, Perley p. Pi,kin and Jo-
seph Poland of Montpelier. Nearly all
the stock WAS represented Hon Daniel
Bald win, chairman Of the commissioners,
presided and there was no division in
the ballot except for one of the directors.
The stockholders fixed the nnmber OF
directors at nine, bat elected only five at
this time, awaiting further subscriptions
to the stock before filling the board.
The directors held their first meeting in
the evening, organized by the electing of
John A. Page as President pro teDlpore
and treasurer, E. p. Walton clerk, and
appointed committees TO canvass thorough
ly the towns on the line of the road and
vicinity for subscriptions TO the stock
,I07fTu1I
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

- SINGULAR SUPERsTITIoNs.-T Medi-
cal and Surgical Reporter mentions as an
instance of prevalent superstition the
case of an old lady in Iowa, who, when
complimented on the beauty and preser-
walton of her teeth, ascribed it to having
"bitten the snake" She explained that
in childhood her father held rattlesnake
by the head and tail, and each of the
children bit along the whole length of the
backbone, just indenting the skin as a
preventative of tooehache and decay and
the old lady believes to the present in the
efficacy Of such an operation. We know
hale old fellow, about 65 years old, from
Pennsylvania, who attributes his recovery
from consumption, when young man, to
hiss having followed the prescription of an
Indian squaw, who directed him to cut
ont and eat the hearts Of two rattle
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
IRUTLAND w. THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20.

snakes, and then hang the reptiles up by
the side Of the fireplace, and when thor
oughly dry, to pound them up in NOR
tar and take the snake powder in whiskey.
The more ignorant classes in New York
and Pennsylvania have the notion that
quinsy can be cured by holding in the
mouth green frog till it dies The ami
NAL is said to absorb the poison from the
throat and swell up and die.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

EAST WALLINGFoRD.-T ladies of
East Wallingford will hold a festival or
donation for the benefit of Rev. ). Fletcher,
ID. D., formerly pastor of this church,
at the Hotel Hall, on Thursday evening,
January Goth. The exercises will consist
of orations, declamations, singing, Shake
spearian readings, &c, the concluding ad-
dress to be made by Rev. Mr.. Fletcher.
A cordial invitation to attend is extended
to not only his former parishioners and
friends, but also to such everywhere as
would consider it privilege to contribute,
as a more direct and empathie manner of
expressing admiration and respect for our
former worthy pastor and family, can at
this time hardly be conceived. We are
authorized to say that the programme for
the occasion will be as near complete in
every respect as the circumstances will
permit Parts have been assigned parties
residing in Wallingford, Mt. Holly and
and as the Doctor has friends
residents of each of those towns, we hope
to see goodly number from such towns
present on that occasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
ANOTHER ENGLISH LORD" AFTER A,

ANOTHER ENGLISH LORD" AFTER AN
AMERICAN WIFE.-A Boston paper says
that one of the young women assistants
of the Boston Public Library has been
wooed and won by young man who
finally disclosed that he was an English
nobleman, who has teen living in this
cuntry in disguise, and has now gone to
England for brief visit before his mar
riage. The tile that he claimed is Lord
Butte, but there is no such Lord in the
English peerage-oniy the Marquis of
Butte, the rich young Catholic nobleman
who has not been in this country, and
could not come without his presence
being generally known. 1t is evident
that the young woman, who is the dsugh-
ter of farmer in New Hampshire farmer,
has been badly sold, in spite Of the warn
ing lately offered in the '.Lord Hubert
Ainsley" case at New York, and she had
better back out before it is too late. 1t is
strange that our girls continue to be 30
crazy after q lord. when there il hardly .
case ON record Of ones being caught that
was not bogus. ~ -.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

the members of the order of Good Temp
lars in attending the present session OF
this Grand Lodge, as also to the citi-
zens of Rutland for cordial hospitalities
extended to and received by US.
Res0l0ed, That the Grand Secretary
offer copies of these resolutions to the
press for publication as soon as he can do
so conveniently.
The Grand Lodge adjourned.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

LEICESTER The donation visit and
oyster supper held at the house of Mrs.
Sarah Bullock on the 9th inst. for the
benefit of Rev. @. A. Stevens, pastor of
the NJ. E. Church, passed off very pleas
antly indeed. Mrs. Bullock had well ar
ranged her large and pleasant residence
for the comfort of the visitors. The even
ing passed swiftly, being enlivensd with
mnsic and innocent amusement. The
pastor made few appropriate remarks,giv-
ing his hearty thanks to donors and Mrs.
Bullock for opening her house and doing
much besides for the entertainment and
pleasure of the party, and the company
separated for their home doubtless feeling
better than when they came. ait is bet
ter to give than to receive"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
East Wallingford, Jan. 10.

/. o. OF o. F.-The following officers
of Green Mountain Lodge No. l, at Bur-
lington, were installed on Monday even
ing by District Deputy Grand Master A.
b. Lowry. for the ensuing term:
ii. I'll. Davis, N. G.. (; i. c. Stevens, V.
G.; w. J. Campbell, T. G f. Morse, r.
S.; III. Nash, P. s.; A. G. Tuttle, w. I;
G.. HI. Tenney, Con-; w. J. Campbell,
ebay G ID. Wright, r. s. n. G.; A. s.
Drew, L. s. N. g.; ]. B. Thomas, / @. /;
c. P. Thayer, r. S. S.; s. c. Moore, L. 8.
s.; G. w. Fisk, r. s. V G; 2. J. Bates,
L. S.V.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

THE COOP TEMPLARs.-We are as
sured by officers and members of. the
Gaand Lodge of Good Templars-which
has just closed its sessions in this place
that the present session was the most sue
cessful session of the Grand body ever
held in this State-and that its entire
action-choice of officers, &C., was charaa.
terized by the most extraordinary en-
thusiasm and harmony. throughout.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

PERsoNAL,-N B. Douglas of Corn
wall, inventor of the Douglas Hay
Loader, called at our office yesterday, ON
his way West, TO make arrangements for
the manufacture and introduction of his
machine in the Western States. 1t Is our
earnest wish that he may meet with sue
cess, which in our opinion be richly
merits
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

The town authorities having finally
decided to place a wooden bridge over
ssThe Falls" instead of the iron one first
decided upon, in accordance with a
petition of the citizens of the town, are
rapidly prosecuting the construction OF
the same, and will have it ready for the
passage Of teams in about week. 1t will
be an open bridge with walks for foot
passengers on each side
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

SPRINGFIELD.--At meeting Of the
stockholders of the First National Bank
the following gentlemen were elected di-
rectors for the ensuing year: ]. w. COL
burn, g. A. Forbush, Udney Burke,
Samuel Alfoyd, Jr, and Albert Brown.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20
VIM. III. Roof. |
j. III. WOoDARD.
A. A. SMITH. ! Commit
III. p. CUSHING.
G. @. SARGENT.

Voted to pay the Grand Lodge officers
expenses to the Grand Lodge.
The following resolution was presented
and adopted:
| ResOt0ed, That in consideration of the
arduous and added duties performed by
Bro Fl. P. Gushing, during the season
last past, for this Grand Lodge, eonse-
quent upon the deoease of the G.. w. G.
L. aud G, W. Coun, of the Grand Lodge,
both in his office as G.. w. s., and in the
severe one of lecturer in various portions
of the State, this Grand Lodge hereby
appropriate the sum of 5000 to reimburse
him in part for extra assistance, which he
was obliged to procure in the business of
the Grand Lodge while himself working
as lecturer in the field
The following preamble and resolutions
were presented and adopted:
Whereas, This Grand Lodge has been
highly favored and honored by the pres
ence and assistance of r. w. g. T. J. III
Orne. at the present session. And,
Whereas, Bro. Orne has not only given
us his presence and counsel, but has
promised to address the Lodges of our or
homeward, Immediately after the session
is closed, and certain expenses are contin-
gent to his visit among us-called travel
ing expenses.
Resoloed That the Grand Sec'y of this
Grand Lodge is hereby authorized to
cause all the travelling expenses of Bro.
orne, from and to his home in Massachu-
sew se.'s again, to be p id from the funds of
.ne 3rahd Lodge, to such an amount as
iI ne .snan ascertain shall be requisite to pay
ResolUed, That the G.. s. Of this Grand
Lodge be instructed to convey to Bro.
Orne in writing the sense Of ob,;oat;on
for the valuable aid rendered to the
Lodges of our order in this State, and for
his presence and counsel at this session Of
the Grand Lsdge
As per resolution the G. w. @. T. ap-
pointed committee of three on mileage
to prepare roll, etc.
The following resolutions were unani-
unanimously adopted /:
Resolved, That the thanks Of this Grand
Lodge are due, and are hereby rendered
to the officers of the several railroads in
this State for the courtesies extended to
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-01-20

THE VERGENNEs BURGLAR.-The man
arrested for committing the burglarjes at
Vergennes ON Monday night, is named
John Frame. He was brought back to
Vergennes, where he had preliminary
examination, and was held on five differ
ent counts, of burglary and larceny, in
the sum of $15,500 for appearance at the
next term OF the county court