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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22
PROTECTING FRUIT AND SEEDS FROM
BIRDS.

A correspondent of the London Field gives
the following method rs having proved in his
experience entirely eflicatious
And what, you will ask, is my talisman?
Simply ball of grey or whity-brown linen
thread. | take II ball of this in my hand,
fastcn the end of it to one of the twigs Of the
gooseberry OF currant bush, and then cross
the thread backwards and forwards from
twig to twig in perhaps Il dozen different di
rectons, fasten off, and the thing is done;
and it will last two years-the thread on the
trees, mean. 1t is not necessary the thread
be fine and dark-a thing to be felt, not seen.
| have watched the birds after performing
the operation; they come boldly to settle on
the trees, and they strike against these to
them invisible snarcs, for such no doubt they
deem them to be- they fly off in II terrible
hurry, and settle on the walls or trees round
about, longing and getting hungry, till mt last
they disappear, and you will see them no
more.
AS regard peas and other seeds which al
ways sow in drills, simply stretch IL thread,
sometimes two, along each drill at about two
inches from the ground, supporting it mt that
height by lite forked sticks. If you put it
much higher than this, the birds do not seem
tocare for tit does not touch them; that is
the grand secret, something which touches,
something they do not well see, nor know
what it means.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22
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best buds in the middle of the shoot should
be used, rs those below are apt to be back
ward about starting into growth the next
spring, while those ut the upper part, being
easily excited, are more liable to start into
growth the same season, and especially if
wet, warm weather ensues; in which case
the young shoots are sure to be killed or in
jured the following winter. When the vari-
ETY. used is scarce and valuable, we would
fake more risk and insert some which would
otherwise be rejected.
The preferable size for st ocks to be buddcd
is half an inch in diameter, (from one quarter
to three quarters of IN inch is the usual
range; though sometimes both larger and
smaller stocks are worked by this mode.
There are many methods of performing
this operations; but the most common and
the best, is what is called shield or L bud
ding. 1t is performed rs follows: Select
smooth part of the stock. then with sharp
budding knife make II horizontal cut across
the bark quite through to the wood; from
the middle of this cut make II slit down
wards an inch or more long, going also
through to the wood: so that both cuts tax en-
together shall resemble letter T. Next cut
from your scion II thin slice of bark with "a
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

it and gently push it down the bottom of the
incision. The eye of the bud will now he
about IN inch below the horizontal cut.
That part ofthe bud, if any, projecting above
this should be cut off by passing the knife
through it into the transverse slit again so
that II good joint be made.
A bass string, or some other which is soft
and pliable, is now to be wound tightly about
it, beginning mt the bottom and covering ev-
cry part except the eye of the bud and its
foot-sttk, and tying it above the horizontal
cut. The success of the operation, so far us
its execution is concerned, depends mainly
on smooth cuts IN exact fit of the bud to the
incision made for it, and close tying. Cloudy
and moist weather is more favorable than n
hot sun and II dry day. In ten days or u
fortnight, examine the buds and if they be
found plump and full, the operation has been
successful, and the string, if too tight, should
be removed, and tied again more loosely,
and above the bud only; in another fortnight
it is well to remove the string entirely.
When the buds swell the following spring.
the stock is to be cut off three or four inches
above the bud. So much of the stock it is
well to leave in order to tie the bud to it, rs
it grows, to prevent the shoot from being
blown out by high winds. All other shoots
from the stock 0he robbers us they are call
cd) are to be rubbed off us often us they APP
pear. The spring following the stock may
be cut of smoothly close to the bud.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

heres to the wood, the operation would GER
tanly fail. 3D. That me bnd 10 be inserted
should be property ripened; us otherwise it
will not have vital energy enough to estab-
fish itself in its new home. With ripe, plump
buds and freely flowing sap, union between
the bark of the bud and the alburnum of the
stock will be easily and speedily effected.
The proper time for Judiing varies with
circumstances rs whether the season, be
wet or dry one; the age and condition OF
the stocks, &c. In average seasons have
usually been most successful with plums and
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

a good story is told of IL German shoe
maker in Utica, who having made pair of
boots for n gentleman of whose financial in
tegrity he had considerable doubt, made the
following reply to him when he called for
the article; Der poots ish not quite done,
but der bill ish made out"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

little wood in the central por-
ton of it, entering the knife
about half IN inch below, and
bringing it out about us far above
bud. This slice of bark and
wood taken together is technic-
ally called IL bud-the part which
grows into II shoot ii. G. the bud
propcr) being known as its eye.
With the ivory haft of the bud
ding knife, or if you have not
such II knife, with a wedge of
wood or ivory, gently raise the
bark, beginning at the corners
of the slit in the stock. BE very
careful that the camJixm or sill
yer be not disturbed or injured
in the least. Then taking hold
the bud by its foot-stalk, insert
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

A Washington paper says that disappoint-
ment in love is making drunkards of many
women in that city.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

cherries from the middle
to the end of July, with
pears from the twentieth
of July to the fifth of Au-
gust, and with apples,
from the fifth to the twen-
tieth of August.
TO prepare scions for
budding, select well
grown shoots of the pres
ent years growth: cut of
and reject all inipcrfectly
developed buds ut the
lower end, and all unripe
ones towards the top; then
cut the leaves from the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

which the better to handle the bud In this
condition the scions may be kept, if need be,
fora week or ten days, or to be carried II con-
siderable distance if wrapped in damp moss
Where scions are plenty, only few of the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

a. Stock as left the
first season. o. Dotted
line showing where It is
to he cut Oft smoothly the
second wear.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-07-22

remainder ut II point
about the middle of the
stems, leaving part of the
foot-stalk of each, by
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
MsFoaTUass OF A MISSOURI CLAIM AGENT.

ST. LOUIS, May IL, 1871
During the term OF Thomas G. Fletcher as Gov
ernor OF this State ne employed General John
Gray TO prosecute the claims OF the State against
the general government for money expended in
raising ana equipping troops for service during the
rebellion. General Gray collected over $4,000, 900
from the government and retained one and one.
half per cent as fee for his services, amounting to
sos, 500. During Governor McClurg's term Attorney
General Wingate sued General Gray to recover this
no legal right to employ such an agent; and II he
mad General Gray had no authority to
retain money belonging to the State rs fee, The
case came up in the Circuit Court yesterday before
Judge Indy and, under instructions from the Court
the jury returned verdict for the State ior the full
amount claimed, with interest, making In ali
SIZE, l57. An appeal to the Supreme Court Will
probably be taken. h ~s-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
THE ROCHESTER, FORGERY.

An attempt was made BY tho process Of nabeas
corpus yesterday to have Edwin Hall released from
the custody OF the Jersey City police. The first art
fee resorted to denial Of his identity but this
broke down under the weight OF test
moDy. Counsel for the prisSher then set up
body Of other. and he snould m ,hersror Y
be held on that charge In Hudson county. Judge
Bedle was soon convinced that this stratagem was
offered for purposes OF delay delivered the prisoner
over to the Rochester authorities. Hail will be
boarded and logged accordingly at the expense Of
that city for some time to come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
JOURNALISTIC NOTES.

G.. G. Stilley has changed the name OF hts paper
the Greenvile IN. C) Erposttor, and now calls 1t the
Grecnvnle Conservative.
Senator Brownlow has outived his historical
paper. the Knoxville tTenn.) WING and Herald bav.
Ing been swallowed by the Knoxville Press ana
Herald last week. -ns
Wisconsin editor Is published all around as In
the biggest kind of luck, because he happened 10 be
on a train that was smashed up had his leg broken
and draws nine dollars week ION On accident ~.
sufante company. ~, .-.::22 S.s ss:ssss''' z
music teacher once wrote that the "art OF play
ing the violin requires the incest perception and the
most sense OF any art in the SHOWN worid.n Wnere-
upon Western editor comments tnus;-"Tne art u
the same. time making IL please everybody, bea's
nddliD' higher than kite."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
ARMY lATEILlGeECE.

The Navy Departments has ordered the following
Board OF Visitors to attend the annual examination
of the Naval School at Annapolis Md
President Of the Board-yice Admiral Stephen c.
Rowan.
Members of the Board-Commodore J. j. Amy
Medical Inspector, II. T. Maccoun Pay Inspector
A. II. Gilman, and Chief Engineer, Stephen d.
HILBERT
Surgeon Kindleberger Is detached from the naval
rendezvous at San Francisco and ordered TO the
Wachusett; Assistant surgeon W. g. Dixon from the
Naval Hospital at Philadelphia and ordered to the
WachuSetl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
You win please allow one of your subscribers to
express his appreciation OF the article which ap.
pears in your mornings Issue headed The Ku
Klux from diYerent points Of view" Being myself
Southerner. now resident In New York; such artt-
Giles as this peculiarly grateful to me, and the
more 80 as coming from your valuable paper, which
speaks independently Of either party, radical OF
The "Ku Klux,, In my opinion, does not exist as
an organization. few bad men, ruined In pros
every sense, may commit outrages here and there,
but such outrages have no political slgnincance.
i to DO expected that throughout the entlrs
South there should be no bad menf The great
mass OF our Southern people are reduced
to overcome our losses-not to get back our lost
estates that can never do, except such OF Us as
can never De where they once were and do not even
hope for anything more than 70 pc able 20 iurnisn
ors 81 @ Their roabies their great
ments their silent heart anguish, we know and feel
feel as the people OF the North can never feel or ap
Surely no other nation on earth has lost so much
as have and IL seems to US That If we were IN the
sympathy Of our bltterest enemies. win they never
let US aloner 10 bitter men like Wendell Phil
lips VIC say, Come travel among us and see II VIC
are not law-abding, peaceful and ab0ring people
il is unwise to abuse US from distance; como and
see us before you speak so harshly against u.s." MI
MAY IL, 1871. A SUBSCRIBER.
"The Man who Rode Down 70 the Sea.''
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-- ..e
In nominating Tecumseh Sherman for the Presi
dencyl 1872 you have merely foreshadowed what is
to follow, as you, with prophetic vision foretold
Grants nomination and electon; but hope Sher
man, 10 whom the eyes OF q great party turn al
this moment as the standard bearer or q better
peace aud closer union OF the States VIII not prove
recreant 70 his trust as Gran! has: Es..snS,, d.
think he viii for he is man OF sohhd srssa vayd
and sympatnstc, and withal star..csinan. have
laid waste by the man VIII de acwn ~ sf me ses
Npsfe the people; .as Would think, would be mos
yiQlept anu eVetywhere found an industrious
well-penAyes, orderly people. C0uld you get one o.
yo1f Var reporters, familiar wtth the scenes OF con
fiict In Georgia. TO revisit them and talk with the
people, have no doubt but he would net mater.a
for series OF highly entertaining letters showing
that the people honest In their desire tor peace
and that the Ku Klux il political bugbear OF IN
significant order. EX-OFFICER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
A MISPLACED SWITCH.

The Hackcnsack Smnsn.np and It's Cause.
The Hackensack extension OF the Erie Railway Is
not in the very best order yet though the company
ore having operations rapidly put through. One OF
the construction trains met with mshap ON Thurs
day, which resulted In general smash-up including
the engine. The train ran into several freight
cars, owing to misplaced switch James Coudon,
laborer, had both legs 80 badly crushed that his
rocOverA Is almost impossible He was taken to st.
Mary's Hospital at Hoboken, and last evening he
was fast sinking. The right leg was amputated.
He has no relatives In this country except sister,
who IL supposed to be IN Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS, NO.. May IL, 1871.
The Southern Baptist Convention met here yes.
terday In the Third Baptist church. Several hun.
dred delegates representing Southern States were
present. The proceedings consisted Of IN address
Of welcome by Rev. W. Pope Yeoman. pastor OF the
Third Baptist church OF this city, and the reading
OF the reports or the Foreign, Domestic and Indian
Commissions
I. A. Nell of Georgia, was reelected President.
and l.. Calvin Williams and Truman 4. Sumner
Secretares Mr. Williams, OF the Theological Semi.
nary OF Greenville, 8. g., delivered the sermon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
THE GOVERNMENT suto,xcs IN TRENTON.

1t Is rumored that, in consequence Of the failure
Of the commissioners appointed for the purpose Of
agreeing with the citizens OF Trenton OH the ques-
ton OF site for the new governments buildings In
that city there u O disposition at Washington to
postpone the matter indefinitely. The last OF the
old Hackensack generation has not yet disappeared
nom Trenton, ana consequently there Will still DO
Oppositon to every question OF progress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
The Pc RssYLvAyIA SAD CLAIMS.

Governor Gcary's Message to the Lcaisla-
turc an the Bordcr Rad Claims.
PHILADELPHIA, May IL, 1871
Governor Geary to-day sent a message to the
Legislature at Harrisburg urging the dspassionate
and serious consideration OF the border county raid
claims, concluding rs follows;--
The blow struck at Chambersburg was wound inflicted
upon the and should be the PRICE, well
pleasure OF parotc citizen to sanction such
action reasonable restitution the
that Inflated town. well Others who suffered
earnestly recommend that the Legislature in its wisdom
shall adopt such measures win provide the necessary
for adjudicating these cIamS and them
the early aud Just settlement
] suggest might be well TO 10 invoke the
our Senators and Representatives In Conaress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
ALMOST GU,IED ALIVE.

y ~ .--~rg-y
Yesterday, at Trenton, man named Timothy
Haines nearly lost his life. A sewer is being con-
structed from the Soldiers Children's Home, and
some part of.the way the excavation is very deep.
The dit caved In and Timothy was completely
buried but ny the rapid exertions OF three OF his
fellow aborers was extricated, Just in time to save
his life.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
nm Ex-Cspfcderute Omcsr on shers'an''
-" Claims for the Presidency. -


TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;-,r..--sS
As an officer In the late Conferate army, was sur.
rendered under the agreement entered into OH tho
26th day OF April, 1886, Mt Durham's station, North
Carolina, between General Sherman and General
Johnston.
Iremainetrat the South after the surrender long
enough to test the advantages and disadvantages OF
Q military government, but preferring TO 1--we where
..citzen could not be deprived OF life, liberty and
property without due process Of law,", removed to
and am now residento of New York. In 1861 Andrew
Johnson as Senator from the State Of Tennessee Of
tered a resolution which probably did more to fire
the spirit Of the Northern democracy in favor OF the
than anything else done ny Congress during its
whole duration, which resolution was to the fol.
towing eneot:-
That this war IL not prosecuted on our par for the
purpose OF conquest or subgarion nor lot the pur.
pose Of overthrowng or interfering with the right OF
those states Uhe seeded States) but 10 DEFEND ana
maintain tile supremacy OF the constitution and all
laws made IN pursuance thereof, andto preserve the
Union win all the dignity, equality and rights OF
Inc several states untmpared and that, "a soon as
these opjects are accomplished, the war ought To
cease. 81 ttt NIX, u 5.s. - t..1
This resolution was passed. believe, unanimously
and was endorsed by the whole North as properly
nctninq the objects OF the war. General Sherman,
81 well as other distinguished ofYlcers leo immense
armies 70 battle and finally to decisive victory. with
The objects as above defined, which remained
nnatered except az to emancipation on the 18th OF
April 1905. when General Joseph n. johnston and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-13
THE HAIl0sAL GUARD.

ALBANY, MAY IL, 1871
In response to an inquiry made by Colonel J. @.
Cuyer Inspector OF the Third Division, New York
State National Guard. AdJutant General Townsend
announces that me COMMANDMENTS Chief has no in
rcnuon to order encampments OF the National
Cuartl during this year.
The New York herald., 1871-12-23

Al $40 rom dock, quoea from yara &c ss.c Ro.n
s - s 81 sS s5 sedy Se Gs :, 81 's q - s5 low Me-
S s9d pale g. W o 90 ss 70 Tar a
Market os " reSae4 Sa4n.Sn waa du b, Win
ON out hsr masr. cnnnSe u price Taerc reported
KS Crude 70 bulk was iirm at lhc, win ree bis o ie
Western city cass e oil was an ana qaoe M a -. Z
s sc sss!e There were n2 sales reported Al creek
ne , market remained quiet but stea
bh. each oi January and Fehpary 1sa a ssss
aess s %s, ss POI 5 S2 beef M os
S4 KEGS The pork market was dS and decidedly lower Tor
- as sss sa ~ as% II sss s
% l's rs iss "sns 81
sr snS nsen sssf wS. s ana nominal at so s Tor
$$. e. s' :'%i MIA s"4
Ssm,!,sss. @ :9''' hort s:', s. e
Sas sa4ss 's sss Is%; 4: 9 .s
sr% spo q S the ;Ssens s being FOR prime hs
n sSS s sS sn hs s s Jas ..
s1s ,cs ,or February Feb and lOc for April
G. si.' Ss G..
nissS continues quiet. but without
Sp0ssd 6 iha. ss sss
1aaS ops: and s boxes 70 SssS sS
y:
&c. lie moasses, hhds. and boxes, 7xc &C. meado,
41c. SIC. Havana-BoxeS Dutch standard Nos 70 y,
eNc. a9Ac. do, 10 20 H. s1c 1oc do ~ % 10, loAc
10sc do l6to 49, Ike 20 do 10 to 20, lsAo l2Hc
fsaaps s;: s ,s sSgis; Us
Dutch standard, ~ sc loo. Manila Superior
srsnrrs Was rm and m moderate request. We no,s
sEKps-Ciover was steady. al II for Ohio and
LAc for Indiana, with saes or ABOUT 600 bags Iimo'hy
was quiet n va 26 Lipsecd duh and nominal:
tlcabe change The sales since last have been
100 hhds kentucky at &c. l2 500 bales Havana a ac-
81 06 100 bales yafa private terms The sales OF seed
leaf were smau and OF . retail character. -
Of Of 200 hb1s skc for sv ana sc. &c for
wmsKry.-Re,ep,s,. $40 bbis The ma,sst was hrner;
about 200 bbls .old Al &C.
wooi-Tbs market our as has been fairly active
sS.. S5 % . o and .: s ss
a. a. ~ :; ky sns ~ f!efloss ne
@ y. h.. wsss".'S ss@:.sd s s
oQc 3V lbs bury 0eorgIa, 3sc 20 ooo ibs pusds
sic s5c. lu00o 6s extra do Soc. sbc. 5000 ,bs tub
bed, 75Sc; $1,000 lbs. Texas s5c a%2fc. lago bs low
sssss s.S. .s ssi @ -. me Gsss.
mia, part bury. gkc. a<c lb0t0 lbs puiet California.
Ec. aOOo lbA Mop.evldeo, A2fc; Sp@ lss Saods orr,
fnss ins. &c. Il: 'sseG &C. Ssst S " a.
dc b7c.; bales Cape, Nc <sc va bses Au.tsAah
washed ssece 5000 pulled wool gaoo9 iD: sup.r
secured Mesya 200 bales Nessiza bale. DO pulled l0l
bales Cays bales unwsshed Ar all on private terms
The New York herald., 1871-12-23
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LoNpos Mos.Y M4R1Er.-LoSpos Dec Dec r. A. 80 p n =
n y5k for and g2i for the account
United states dveweny ponds, iasas ssi 1861 Old sS
PARis Iou nsn.-PARIs, Dec. ga. M.-Rsntes opened
At 6Sf. a2c. :.
4S0 M-The cotton market closed strong Miidhng up1
lands 9d l0d miiing Orleans l0Ad The sales OF the
day have been l0U bales Including 5000 for export an9
speculation. The stock rtoa b 406 @ bales The sales u
lie 5000 bales, of which 5000 were takeA
for export and 10, on spscnalon The s,ocs In port u
~ 900 bales, OF which % 000 were Ameri
car. Actual export, 3.CUi bales. :, !. :.
M.-The market for yarns and fabrics at Manchester -
stsady. ,.. 49,
LIvynrooI. BarApsTgrrs MAnxEr Er7LlvEaroo,s ns DsS!
i0J ~ I'D per buahcl. Barley. 3d. 3D. per bnsnel inS
wheat for tho past three days asvo usea oOV
uuarters OF which $50 American
LIvHRrooL pRovIsIose MAahE yxRrooL, Dec.
snort ribbed midlles ss rsr1; Sc o. per SS- Tor nns
LIvERPooI PRopu 6f MAxxET.-LfvEsroos. Oee az
s'o oSpns PponuSE WAnHrT-LosnoS, Dec as--sugarS
as 85s 81 per cwt. for No II Dutch sandart and s .oA
do anoat Lnseed oil Ig3 W IJ3 H. svsris tuspsnhos
a 49e Cd.
The New York herald., 1871-12-23
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

.: Ss,'9H ss,. ssgs ..s Sf.s ss
ports to res. Britain. is5; cosswse, 1859 Sales Of tho
,, ,S SEw 9:sI.s: r., 1.s.,lD Dec "a 81 isa s..,
Sales: siS stock lss5a IL! receipt: q rs w Ss.i
Tie Continent 1888 coaswse, D4sa sales OF the week,
$4,000. "a 90,
Cotton mIddinas, 1915 Net receipts sSsa s.lss,
Ss,s s;; Ss:. j. 4:
"''.' w." SAVANNAH psc; "a "a ISL
:;.. I s.s: s:s % ssst &
nss wss a.USi: s'.s q hs ''0
cSo ead E.poI. %das ,ss r'isR ss:
"e 's. sales ssia ss SSs os's''
.p,ss sss, % ssse'.ssss s1 ;:I:: ss; s:
fT s. extra Cs..sa %asf Il 81 %
4 &C. M Barley IS, a@ m' " ss
T.; ss :sas.! $sss;s z:
fSS 70 Boston, ssc TO New YORK, 800 to Albany 40
BUvvALo, Dec. %, 1871.
S. the holding prices are unonanred PORK
-'1 ''- AI- "n'' aa''' -'' cnioxso, Dee a. ISL i.
ssras ss ss'ftss yiSSs :s;; 81 ssa : I
%ns'S % s.ss ls ' Barley @ % no 10 ss :p!Ds
ss ;nS ss .s 'S ssI sss
S s.. 81 IS s'i; s::ss
Ss.s. % @ % a. os s SSI S
@ S%s 10 So Sa:hs: corn. % sooS os.s 1000 rye s