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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-30

10. slsS MAIN STREET, RrcHSoSD, VIRGINIA.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-30
EtITIXENs' INSURANCE COMPANY!
incorporated April, 1867
No. 1856 broadway, New York.

Cash capital..... ,.-.~.ssoo,c 900 90
Surplus. ................. 411,i16 "a
Assets, Oct. !, 1871 91i,416 %
Insures Buildings Furniture, Merchandise and
Farm Property against loss or damage by fire.
This company viii not lose more than Twenty
five Thousand Dollars BY The Chicago fire,
JAMES M. MCLEAN, Pres't,
EDWARD A. WALTON, Secy
r. Il. BROOKE, AsRSr,
oc left No. 1914 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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FIREMEN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY
OF SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Capital (goltll..... $50O,O0O
surplus tgolu) 299,031
Total assets (gold). ...................$ 799,6e7
FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS in Virginia
Registered and United States Bonds deposited
with the Treasurer of Virginia for security of
Virginia policy -holders
Neto YORK Board of Iqterence--Davd Bows, Geo.
Opdyke, A. A. Low, Ii. b. ClaHin, W. It. Cole
man. John Winsow, James Lees.
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE
LOWEST CURRENT RATES.
The undersigned, representatives of the above
first-class liberal and prompt paying companies,
respectfully solicit the patronage Of those desi-
ring insurance
THOS. MFALFRIEND &aSON
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance Agents,
Sc 23-d sWilw9Tu Office No 9D2 Main st.
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EpwAxp DANIELS, Editor and Manager.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-30
INSURANCE! INSURANCE! INSURANCE
PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND INSURANCE.
COMPANY,
OF PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA.

DARCY PAUI.......... President.
SANIL Is. PAUL...."...... Secretary.
ASSETS OVER. .$i00, 900
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-30
HORTICULTURAL, &c.
r EcKENBY s. LAIRD,
No. 1oIl Main Street.

Invite the attention of
the public to their large
and choice stock of
GREEN HOUSE and
HARDY = J. A N Il S,
S H r u b b Err Y and
I SHADE TREES for fall
planting,
FLORAL UECORA-
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
THE BALSAM.

a bed of balsams makes an inferior show
unless the plants have been pruned and
trained so as to expose the flowers fully to
view. In its natural state the flower is OBJ
scurcd by the leaves of the plant and it is too
short stemmed for use in bouquets. But by
Judicious pruning its beauties may be fully
displayed, and it becomes one of the most
snowy Of ANIMALS. The methods of pruning
are two, one combining the growth to single
stem by taking of the side shoots, and the
other allowing two or three side branches to
grow and removing the center shoot Either
method will show far superior results to the
natural and unframed growth. The balsams
are strong growers, and the varieties en-
brace many choice colors. The dwarfs show,
when well grown, II mass of bloom and are
extremely pretty.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
SYRIAN GARDENS.

We learn from Yam Lonnep's 7raccls that
almost every house in Syria has more or less
of II garden adjoining. There is neither sys-
TEN nor regular laying out of the latter
Trees are scattered with little or no plan,
and patches fer vegetables are laid out as
most convenient, onions and cabbages being
the universal favOrties. But the ornament
most priced in garden, one which all seek
to possess if they can possibly afford it, is the
marble tank-square, oblong or octagonal-
with spout (fountain) in the center, always
out of order. They would not give up that
spout in the center for II good deal, although
it does not play once in generation; but
they sit there and think how fine it would be
to see it work, and it is almost the same rs
if they did see 1t. Yet some of them are
good gardeners. As for fruit (says the mis-
sionary,) it was impossible to teach the peo-
pie anything new; we have known Vine
yard belonging to IL Turk which contained
thrty-seven different species of grapes, and
he knew the name of each species Another
had in his orchard seventeen different species
of pears.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
9ortitulture.
TRANSATLANTIC TREES.

A tree will transplant very much better
and grow with more certainty if dug when
the ground is very wet, and if it is valuable
tree it pays well to wet the ground the day
before digging.
Almost any evergreen will bear trans
planting. and will do well if shaded the first
summer No one would believe the differ
erence till they try it.
There is no trouble about trilnsplanting
large trees. if you take two or three years for
it. We have tried it on the pear, which is the
hardest to move. Dig three-fourths up, and
then fill up the place till another year; or, if
very big tree, take still another year. This
saves labor, for then not so much digging is
necessary.
Plants started too early in the spring get II
check or kind of chill from which they will
not recover the whole season.
Trees should hardly be watered at all I'M
less they are mulchcd, not simply because of
the waste in evaporation, but the cold pro-
duced by the evaporation does about as much
harm us the water does good. We often hear
persons say they wonder why watering trees
seems to do so little good. The reason is that
the evaporation produces so much cold that
the tree is stopped growing. And then it
takes very much more water to reach the
roots of II tree than the inexperienced are
aware of-so that single bucket of water
does nothing more than make cold place
round the collar of the tree. If the tree was
in strong growing state it could bear it, but
it is in us much need of warmth us water.
Mulch prevents evaporation and holds the
water till it has time to reach the roots. But
when we consider that barrel of dry earth
will hold nearly II barrel of water, we must
not think that single bucket of water will
be of much use.-Gar'ener's Monthly
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05

The influence of trees upon the climate is
IL subject which has of late years received
much attention, and the result of some expert
iments which have been made is truly won
derfnl. In Egypt, where formerly there We're
but half dozen rainy days in the year, the
planting of trees has increased the number to
twenty-four. So in Algeria, where the French
government planted immense tracts with
rapidly growing trees, few years ago, twice
us much rain and dew falls as before. Sim
ilarly beneficial results have followed the
planting the low lands on the coast of the bay
of Biscay in the department of the Landes of
France, the trees having drained the wet
soil, destroyed the swamp fever and made
the country healthy. Biscay law requires
two trees planted for every one cut down, IL
rule that may appear harsh, but being really
beneficial is enforced with the utmost rigor.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
CURRANTS.

In the last report on the fruit crop, the
fruit committee Of the Massachusetts IIorti-
cultural Society, say that of currants, LA
Nersailaise has uniformly taken the first
prize, and is first on the list Red and White
Dutch are still standard kinds. In view of
the growing scarcity of this health-gving
fruit, and its enhanced price in our markets,
our culturists would do well to extend their
plantations, remembering to provide gen
erous supply of manure retentive of mois-
ture; cultivating the ground us carefully rs
forpears, and guarding against all approaches
of the currant worm. Nearly all our gardens
are infested by this pest
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
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and other crabs, will stand our winters and
live to the very terminal bud Other vari-
cites of apple should be planted out with
much caution and in small numbers, till an
acquaintance with their hardness is assured
by experience. | fear that many who have
purchased will be doomed to disappointment.
Sun scald, apple tree borer, apple moth, and
late growth arising from humid atmos-
phere. will have to be understood and attend
ed to, or there can be no success.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
Stuck Raising.
TO KEEP FLIES FROM HORSES.

A correspondent of the Scientific Imcrjcan
says: Il have employed II remedy for the
last fifteen years, for both horses and cattle,
which wish could be known to everybody.
Procure bunch of smartweed, and bruise
it to cause the juice to eXude. Rub the ami
nal thoroughly with the bunch of bruised
weed especially on the legs, neck, and ears.
Neither flies nor other insects will trouble
him for twenty four hours. A very convent
ent way of using it, is to make n strong infu-
sion by boiling the weed in water Il few min
utes. When cold it can be applied with II
sponge OF brush.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
V E r MON FARM E r.

town that wish to indulge in this luxury, let
them give bonds TO pay the damage done by
their ours. Let them be compelled to keep
their dogs muzzled or Gagged rs they would
wolves. We would not have any mans
freedom interfered with in any way. He
may keep rattlesnakes. if it suits his fancy,
but he should not keep them on the highway
or in his neighbours pasture. Dogs are much
more dangerous to man and beasts than SER
pents.-Hedrh and Home.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
COLOR As AN INDICATION OF THE
QUALITIES OF THE HORSE.

\ correspondent of the Country Genucn.an
signing himself Veterinarian" relates the
following us the result of his observation in
connection with the above subject
In the first place. must apparently con-
tradict myself, for color really has nothing
to do with either good or bad qualities; in
stead of which, temperament has all to do
with color, or nearly So
Now, first, rs to the dark chestnut and the
dark brown; so far us my observation goes,
they and the blood bay are more exempt
from disease than any other color, if we ex-
cept the dun, or, as it is enormously called,
the cream, which is much objected to.
Dapple or dark grays are subject to fun
gous excresences, commonly called warts.
Black horses are, according to my eXpe-
rience. more subject to affection of the eyes
than those of any other color. They are also,
us rule, faulty in the feet and, although
pretty, are not of Il vigorous, rugged constitu-
ton.
What horseman does not, of his own eXpe-
rience, know what the different shades of the
sorrcl are subject to? They are, rs rule, the
most skittish of the equine family. Who,
among experienced. good horscmen, does
not know that OF all the baulky horses he has
ever had to do WITH more than half, ut least,
were light sorrels, or sorrels of some shaded
The most vicious of all horses are to be found
among the solrels.
For intelligence or general usefulness, for
beauty, and indeed for all purposes for which
the horse may be required, the above three
colors will fill the bill. Let no person for II
moment understand me to affirm that there
are no good, yea, very good, horses of all
and every shade of color; but do wish to
be understood to mean this-in breeding,
breed always from the best, for it costs no
more in amy sense.
The white horse is usually of good consti-
tuition, and docile. The spotted horse is
very hardy though much objected to by most
persons on account of its color.
With reference to size. except our Aneri-
can Black Hawk, black horses are perhaps
the largest in all parts of the world. Chest
nuts, browns and bays are among the largest.
Some grays are large, but not us Il rule.
During my twenty years professional ex-
pcrience, | have had several idiots (termcd
among the jockey fraternity dummies y of
these six were black and one IL roam. | keep
two thoroughbred dark chcstnuts and al
low no one to go farther in day than can
neither do know of any one who can go II
longer journey, in less time, that can, and
do so on all roads and in all weathers.
|
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
SHEEP-KILLING DOGS.

Pretty much the whole canine fraternity
may be classed Us " sheep-killing dogs" 1t
runs in the blood back to the first dog, wheth-
er we locate him in the Mosaic creation, or
clear back in protoplasm. We have no
doubt the first dog was born with his teeth ut
II sleeps neck, sucking blood several days
before he took to his mothers milk. We do
not know how else to account for the blood
thirstiness of dogs, and their perchdm for
sleeps blood in particular, upon any other
hypothesis. Of course no mans dog in par
ticular has this propensity, and of course
your own dog never kills sheep. We never
found II dog owner that would acknowledge
his guilty, unless two men We're ready to
swear that they caught him in the act and
then it is always the first offence, though
hundreds of sheep have been mangled and
killed in the neighborhood. The old rule of
presumed innocence will not do in this case.
1t is to be presumed that every dog, no mat
ter what his breed, size or training is II born
shccp-killer. We lately caught II trained
pointer, whose acquaintance was presumed
to be mainly with birds. in the act of running
down u sheep. All his associations had been
clear of sheep, and he looked rs innocent as
"A lamb; and yet the moment he got sight of
II flock, he pitched into them rs if he had
been trained to the smell of wool and moth
ing else. This instinct for sleeps blood is
absolutely uncomfortable, and we may rs
well face this fact ut once, and base our leg
slation upon it. Even here, in Connecticut,
where we have laws, and attempt to regulate
animal instincts, and to some extent mete
out Justice between man and man, our dogs,
numbered and heavily taxed, kill sheep, and
farmers get only partial compensation for
their losses. If the dog tax meets these
losses, well and good; il not, the farmers
suffer. This, of course, operates disastrously
upon sheep-raising, one of the most profitable
branches of hnsbandry in the Eastern States.
1t is especially discouraging to investments
in thoroughbred animals. Cotswolds, with
good pedigrees, are worth hundred dollars
each Ten of these animals cost II farmer II
thousand dollars. 1t would be very small
Job for II dog not worth ten cents for any
purpose but the manure heap, to destroy all
this property in one night. 1t is n smart ag-
ricutural town that collects the tax on five
hundreddogs, and gets II thousand dollars into
its treasury. Few men can afford to run the
risk of putting so much money into stock
that is made so insecure. Dogs are the great
hindrance to the extension of sheep culture.
We want II radical change in the character
of our legislation. The law should presume
that the whole race is guilty, and not only
tax dog owners, but make them responsible
for every sheep killed by dogs in the town.
If keep no dog, there is no sense in taxing
me for what my neighbor destroys by his
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
FRUIT GROWING IN AROOsTOOIx, ME.

Every statement, whether by the press OF
otherwise, in relation to any locality towards
which emigration tends, should be entirely
reliable. regret some statements that have
reached the public in relation to this section
of the country. | have no doubt we shall
produce IN abundance of apples, at no far
distant day. The Duchess of Oldenburg,
Red Astrachan, Downing, Yellow Siberian
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05
THE APPLE AS DIET.

Says DR.. Lebig on this subject: 1.-The inn
portance of apples as food has not hitherto
been sufficiently estimated or understood.
Besides contributing large proportion of
sugar, mucilage, and other nutritious COM
pounds in the form of food, they contain such
II fine combination of vegetable acids, ex-
tractive substances and aromatic principles
us to act powerfully in the capacity of refrig-
Grants, tones and antiseptics and when
freely used ut the season of ripeness, by rural
laborers and others, they probably maintain
and strengthen the power of productive Ia
Dor.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-05

The Boston Culttrator says: A farmer
informed us, who lined some of his hay one
season, that his cows when fed on it secured
badly; in order to satisfy himself, he fed
them on unlimed hay, and securing ut once
ceased He then fed them again with lined
hay with the same result. Has any other
farmer had like experience or otherwisc?'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-11
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY NOVEMBER IL 1srRIPLE SHEET

Should Sterling beat Favonius In their great match
70 morrow over mile and half at even weights
tnree-year.old OF the season. His performance IN
tne Camhrldeeshlre was simply magnificent, and
highest resnec FOR sase may we nas s .e
TO beat our 'cracE" may say that all sportsmen
,sr, with whom have conversed on the sub,
that It should be subject to Mr.. Blaydon's
decision one way or the other after the horse reaches
America. This Ia only TAR. for IL must be observed
tnat sterling would lose about fortnlghs prepare
ton and might suffer severely by the voyage that
u would be unadvisable aud absurd TO run him.
win this proviso and favorable terms am con-
vinced Mr. Blaydon would enter into the enterprise.
TIE CRITERION STAKES OF 80 soveregns each, 20
forfeit for twoyear-olds colts 100 lbs., lilies lis
lbs.; certain winners extra. Criterion Course 70 fur-
Mr.. Joseph Dawson $ Oh. c. Prince Charlie, by
Blair Athol-Eastern Princess Ia los dnclud-
Mr.. Blaydon's b. c. Nunehan, III lbs. Qncuding
Mr.. ' Save's B. e. cremorae. III los dncuding1
Sir j. Hawiey's bl 9. Bethna Green, 100 lbs..... Q
MIR. G. G. Keswick's b. c. Helmet Ia lbs. hnclud-
Mr. l. Lombard's en- G. Drnmmond, 1870 lbs. 49,.
Baron Rothscnlld's b. G. Halton, by Wingravc
Hawthorn Blossom, 100 lbs. .............,.....
BETTING AT THE START.
Five to against Cremorne, taken; to against
Prince Charlie, taken at first 70 l. II TO against
Haton. taken; ~ to against Bethna Green, taken;
~ to agahst Drnmmond, taken; 100 10 against
Nuneham' taken; 100 TO against Helmet taken.
Halton was the first to show in advance but after
short distance Drumm0nd took up the running
with Betnnal Green and Helmet in his rear, the most
prominent OF the others being Cremorne IN the
centre OF the course ana Nuneham and Haton on
the right. Helmet was speedily done WITH and
Drummond retired, after half the journey had been
accomplished. He was speedily followed by Beth
nal Green, and Halton also collapsed as they came
up the crest OF tue MIL the being the same
as that for the Oambridgesnlre. At this point the
!avorlte was pulling d0uD g, and seemed to have
the race al his mercy, but challenged by Prince
Charle ana called upon by Maidment he shut up
In inc most cowardly fashion, and refused to make
Prince Charlie and Nuneham but 1t was never in
doubt; for the former won very easily py a length
while CremOrne finished three lengths In rear of
Nunenam. Time 1:22. Net value OF the stakes
fl,0SO, or IS, 400.
THE RESULT OF THE RACE
was the tmmedl ate elevation OF Prince Charlie to
the head OF the Derby quotations and the establish
ment OF the fact that he is not, as was reported
'roarer." II viii be remembered that fortnight
ago ne won the Middle Park Plate, In which Gre
morne was not eng aged in as gallant style as he
now did the Criterion. and as he is very large and
extremely powerful colt the Derby would only seem
to be question OF health for him. Up to this time
Cremorne had been the best public performer OF the
year, having won eight OF the ten races for which
be started.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-11

AN EXCELLENT LADY PIANIST WANTS TO ~
II occupied by playing in parties or with ladies. Refe
given and required Address ARTIST box ls heal
office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-11
PROPOSALS.
NEW LONDON WATER WORKS.
IN CHIEF ENaINEFRs OFFICE, I

NEW LONDON WATER WORKS.
IN CnIEr ENaINEER's OFFICE,
m GOWN, cron. Nov l, lS7l.S
The Board OF Water Commissioners OF the city of New
London are prepared to proposals
feet OF cementined and coated Sheet Iron Water Pipe
together with its appendages of Hyuran Gates
Ac., to be laid and complete. -
Dawng SPECIFICATIONS form of contract may
and blank forms OF proposals obtained at the the
engineer City Hall Building.
Tenders must be delivered ut the Commissioners
New London, Conn.,, before Wednesday
ns at l. O'Clock NJ The Commissioners reserve the right
TO reject all tenders deemed interest OF
the city.
By order Of the Commissioners.
J. I. FANNING, Chief Engineer.
OFFICE OF ACTING COMMTSSARY SUBSISTENCE,
~ FORT WADswoRTH, n. Y. H., November To- 1871
sealed proposals IN DUPLICATE with copy OF this adver
tisement attached win be received at this oclcc u 10
O'Clock A. NJ December TO- 1871 for furnishing Fresh
Beef required by the Subsistence Department
Army a this station, during months, commencing Janu
airy i 1871
Each bid must be accompanied by the OF 800 to
insure good faith.
Information as to quality of beef payments
&C., can be obtained BY application to
L. A. CHAMBERLAIN,
First Lieutenant First Artillery, A. D. s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-09-02
SELL GOODS CHEAP
AND TIE
PEOPLE WILL KNOW IT!

4 MANN sadly misused for the past few
"A wears but recently brought 10 light by +.
II. Grove, Dealer 10 GROCERIES, Notions.
Tobaccoes, Queensware, Hardware, Confec-
,onaries, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c.
10 say that bis stock is complete is useless
for ne has ever, thing set forth IN the above
declaration. His stock Of Groceries is COM
r!els consisting Of all grades of Coffee, Sugar,
Syrup, Teas, Spices, &c. His Notion Depart
men,is full, comprising Hosiery, Gloves, Col
lar, aud Cuffs, Ties, Scars, Perfumery, Pipes,
Combs, Jewelry, Paper and Envelopes, Need
les, Thread. Pins, Hair Pins, Nets; Tooth,
Nail, Hare and Cloth Brushes, &C., sc. His
stock Of Tobacco is unsurpassed by any one,
having all the choice brands, both smoking and
chewing. 4 nice assortment Of Cigars and
SnuE,. His Queensware department is full
and com pete consisting OF Breakfast, Dinner
and Tea Sets. Wash Bowls and Pitchers,
Cream and Water Pitcher Bowls, Butter
Plates, &c sc. His stock Of COnfsctionares
and Fruits is unsurpassed consisting of Plain
aud French Candies, Oranges. Lemons, Cocoa
Nuts, Rais'ns, Figs, Currants, Jelles, Pre-
serves, Green Corr, Green Peas, Peaches, To-
Inatoes, Cove Oysters, Sardlnes. HOLSTERS.
English Pickles, &c, &c. 4 large assortment
Of Boots ard Shoes, Hats aud Caps, for men,
women and children
lie desires to return his thanks for the lber-
al patronage received heretofore and hope by a
strlc. attention TO business and by selling goods
cheap TO merit continuapce Of the same.
Yours, Sc, +. +. GROVE.
GEO. McGLlNCY, Salesman.
ShepherdstcYn, April % It