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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
THE Ex-CLERK OF THE VERMONT
SENATE.

The following, from the St. Adams Mes
senger, is an eminently deserved tribute to
one of the most laborious, most public spirit
cd, able, and unselfsh Of cur public men.
The Senate honored itself in testifying its APP
probation Of Mr.. Clarks services, and we on
ly re.echo a widely felt, aud frequently ex-
pressed sentiment, in saying that the services
Of 50 useful cirizen ought not to be long
wanting to the public in one or other of the
eminent positions he is so well qualified, both
by natural ability and wide experience, to
adorn.
The Senate has unanimously adopted a
resolution testifylng its appreciation of the
eminent courtesy and signal ability with
which Henry Clark, of Rutland has dis
charged the duty Of secretary of that body
for eleven consecutive years. This is an un-
usual and well merted compliment, and in-
stead Of anybOdy's regarding it as a political
obituary, we trust that it will prove an addi-
tional passport to the many he already has
into those higher fields of usefulness and hon.
or for which his long and arduous services as
public man and a journalist so well qualify
him. There is no danger Of the publics do
ing too much for man who voluntarily takes
positions where it is impossible to acquire
property, aud devotes his life to the public
good.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
THE POST OFFICE.

Mr.. Fleetwood feels injured by orr state.
ment of last week. He says the extra Gale
DOMAIN was prepaid in money and not stamp
ed, because he ran out of one.cent stamps in
September. We feel bound to believe him /;
still we know the law to be that transient
newspapers must be prepaid in stamps. We
know too that a new stock of stamps might
have been ordered since the middle of Sep
TENDER, that the large packages night have
been paid in three-cent stamps, and that
Judge Steele's friends have as yet had no
difficulty in buying ene-cent stamps at this
post Office
But the story that the post Office was to
be removed, or that new post mastdA was
to he appointed, in case of Judge Ssaale's
election, is unqualifediy false, ,cithoat the
slightest Foundation. No subject Of that
kind has been discussed, and no promises
made or asked for. All these falsehoods arc
made mp for effect. We will add that the
tampering with our packages last week was
not chargable to Mr.. Fleetwood (nor wal
it charged to him). Our mails go direct
from our Office to the cars, and whatever
meddling was DONE was done there.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
THE DEMOCRATS AGAIN.

Rankin's statement in last weeks Caledo-
MAN that certain Democrat from st. Johns
bury had been north canvassing for Judge
Steele, is a fasehood told without excuse by
Mr.. Rankin. The gentleman referred to new
er voted anything but the Republican ticket,
never cast a vote for any Democratic candi-
date of any kind, great or small.
While we are upon this subject, we may
say that the town Of Stannatd is the only
town in the State which does not contain a
single Greeley man. In that town the can
didates openly in the caucus pledged them
selves to Steele aud Poland. The issue was
wholly Steele VS.. Poland, and the Steele del.
egate on that basis received majority OF
three 10 one. Yet Rankin raves about DEM
ocrats, and says the Stannard delegate is
"claimed by both parties" After such a
statement we shall know how much conf.
dence to put in the Caledoniaas accounts OF
delegates. In Barnet, few Greeley men
we've present at the caucus and at least hall
of them voted the Poland ticket. But in
spite OF Greeley votes, Hon. j. ID. Abbott
and Hon. Peter Buchanar, uuequivocal Steele
men, were elected by vote of IA to 81 for
the Poland men,
The truth is, all this talk about Democrats
is mere pretense, so as to give Poland an ex.
cuse for boiling the nomination of the con-
vention, which We now regard as settled by
the people in favor of Judge Steele.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
EDITORS TABLE.

THE NURSERY for October comes TO US promptly,
with its pretty pictures and attractive stories,
which the little will DO laughing for another month
they spell out It's pleasing sentences and easy
words. Jno. L. shorey publisher, 30 Bromaed street,
Boston, at 81 so year.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY r. october gives It's readers
an excellent bill Of fare. Tho number opens with the
beginning Of story, Guests Confession" by Hen
ny James, Jr., writer of remarkable power and rising
rapidly In the estimation of literary authorities. The
young poet who is the latest SEN
sation in that way Mr. BOyesen has beautiful little
poem. Parton goes with his lo Of Jefferson, which
every young American should study with care ''The
Poet at the breakfast Table is as genial and witty
ever Mrs Leonowens gives more Of her interesting
samese experiences Mrs. AgassE has an article on
the Hassler Glacier, and there many excellent
articles aside om the we'll managed and written edit
oral departments. Jas r. Osgood Co., publishers,
Boston.
The October number of HARPER's MAGAZINE is a rich
treasury Of illustrated and miscellaneous reading It
contains contributions from wllkie Collins Charles
Reade Emilio CASTELAR,, Miss Thaokeray, Bayard Tay.
Tor, Justin Mccarthy, r. II. stoddard Richard Henry
Dana, Junlus Henri Browne, Col. T, b. Thorpe, the
"Old stager" q, w. Curtis, Spencer r. Baird and otlr
or writers less widely known. The ave editorial De-
partments we'll filled, and the Drawer TO US
this month with the added charm OF illustrations.
The third number Of tho third volume of the "BUL-
LETJN OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION o. Wool MAN
UFACTURERs" Is before us. Its contents are 1.-THE
Mools Of the United States by John L. Hayes "Let-
tor from the Commissioner Of Agriculture" and num-
her Of short articles under the head Of "WOo Industry
Miscellany The BuiistH Is sent by mail, gratuit.
ously, to all members Of tho Association. No wool
grower manufacturer ought to DO without II. Ad.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

not alone in the production Of fine horses
that our State begins to excel-but in the
production of the leading breeds Of cattle rs
WE'LL And although the Devons were not
represented Mt the exhibition, there are
several fine herds Of Devons in Maine. II
was however in the superior character ofthe
grade animals that the recent exhibition sur
passed all others that have ever been held.
The animals shown In this class possessed
decided character, the cows giving evidence
Of being deep mixers and valuable breeding
animals, and the working aud fat cattle of
cxcelling In their classes. II was here that
tho results of the Introduction of thorough
bred males was most clearly seen, and in
this respect tho value of breeding from such
animals was demonstrated beyond ques-
ton. To many good judges this feature
formed the most valuable part of the show,
the grade animals forming objects of special
study.
AZ no Fair since our connection with the
! society have tho entries been so generally
diilused over the State, rs ut that just held.
Every county in Maine was represented, the
| distant rs well rs the more near points, nor
was the attendance of local exhibitors in
excess ofthose from abroad. This fact proves
| that the interest in our State Fairs is growing
with each year, and ut the same time extend-
| ing into all parts of Maine instead of being
centralized at the point where the Fair Is
held.
In all these respects the recent Fair was rs
successful ms the managers could have wish
ed. In numbers and excellence it even ex-
ceeded their expectations. But the gloomy
clouds. and cold fogs, the uncertain opening
of the morning weather, the persistent east
erly winds, and ut the last tho drenching
rainfall these prevented that attending of
visitors that had been hoped for, distorted
and confused the plans for the exhibition,
and prevented the carrying out of the assign
ed programme for the successive days allOt-
ted to the Fair. Only this interfered with
the complete success of the tenth State Fair
and this no mortal man could avert. Not
outstanding the unfavorable weather, the
Fair cannot be regarded rs otherwise than n
success. The total receipts were about 3d.
500, and 1t is estimated that the expenses OF
the fair above the receipts will be from
$4,000 to $4,000. Had good weather occur
red during the last two days ofthe exhibition
the receipts would have been from ten to
twelve thousand dollars in advance of what
they were. Sympathizing with the mana
gers of the Society IN their encouragement,
many of the exhibitors have relinquished nj
hold upon premiums awarded them prom
inent gentlemen have signifed their willing
ness to aid in subscription to help MAKE
up the deficit, and some who have bill'
against the Society have made II liberal dis
count upon them.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

Judge Poland is canvassing St. JOhnsbury
personally, in good old Kentucky style, Wis
iting the houses Of the humblest, and button
holiug folks whom at other times he is quite
unable to see. This is what we like. II lisa
good thing that the servants of the people, who
so commonly act as though they we've mas
ters, should arrive, once in while, at a re,l-
izing sense Of their condition. 1t isn't oft, q
that Mrs. Monahan has the honor Of cal,
from the Judge, and it is to be hoped that
she duly appreciates it, and will use her in
fucnco with the " ould man to secure his
vote for her cOndescending visitor. Meanwhile
it is evident that the Hon. Luke has heard
from Barnet and ether towns, and is even
getting " skeered at the prospect here at
home.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

Tho CdlcdORidR is now devoting itsclfin the
interest of Poland, TO stating what 1t chous-
es to believe are the motives of those who do
not see fit to favor his election When it
gets through tho list we would suggest that
il give the other side-that is, tell why GER
tain persons support him. For instance,
Rankin is his sOn-n-law, and is in duty bound
to stick Mt nothing in his behalf; the p. a. o.
X. X. supports him because he is their attor-
ney, the president of their bank and their
servant in general in II legal way; the Col
lector has for years been Kept in Office ready
for this very work; the CdlcdOHiaH, so long
MS il Is paid agood round sum per column,
can perhaps afford to sink its own better
judgement rs well as individuality and allow
Rankin TO rave ut will in its columns; and
then these little pOstmasters, who have the
idea that they owe their bread and butter to
Poland, are expected to do his bidding ut III
times In few instances, comparatively, will
it be found that there are any motives, other
than those begotten of n personal interest,
governing the small army Of his supporters.
The chapter would be an interesting one
and we do hope the CdledOniaR will write
il up before it is TO late Woodstock Sand
ard.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

II is to be expected that no effort will be
spared to secure for Judge Poland II nomina-
ton, hut we are curious to see what excuse
he can make for direct violation of law to
accomplish his purpose. The law provides
in express terms that postage on all mail
matter shall be prepaid by stamps at the
time of mailing" the only exception being
in tho case ofnewspapes regularly mailed to
bona iide subscribers, and all ordinary NOR
tails are held to II rigid compliance with the
letter and spirit of the law. Not so Judge
Poland, who apparently too modest to make
wholesale use of his frank for campaign
purposes, procures the accommodating post
master at ST. Johnsbury 10 stamp the Gale
DOMAIN, which are thereupon scattered broad
cast in the District. Many readers of this
paragraph have received them IN this way,
but they do not all know that it is in direct
violation of law, aud thing they could not
practice without suffering the penalty The
word paid may be made to cover multi
tude of sins, fact the government long ago
learned to ITS cost, and we have no doubt
that il is so used in this instance. - Woodstock
&anddrd.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

A Grange Of the Patrons Of Husbandry
was organized in Compton, z. O., Sept. "a, to
be called the Protective Grange" and the
following named persons we're elected as tenn
porary officers 9. A. Hackett, Master G..
Hartwell, Overseer d. j. Aver, Lecturer
Il. Lang, Chaplain; l.. MarcOtt, Steward /;
John Ingbam, Asst Steward VIM. II. Mayo,
Secretary; S. j. PomrOy, Treasurer; @. A.
Wilson, Gate-Keeper; Miss NJ. Adams, Ce-
res; Mrs. d. j. Aver, Pomona; Mrs. G..
Hartwell, Flora Miss Ella Wilson, Organ.
ist.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
OUR TOWN AGAIN.

Rankin calls upon every body here to vote
for Poland because he lives in this town. He
must live somewhere. But what has he ever
done for this town except to let his money
on mortgages at ten per cent? The Pension
Office was formerly here, and was worth &c.,
900 year to the vicinity. The official rec.
ords in the Treasury Department at Wash.
ington show that Luke p. Poland "saw no
reason why the Pension Office should not
be removed"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
CLUB RATES FOR 1873.

In order rapidly to extend the circulation Of the
FAR M n n,
We now offer II in Clubs at the following reduced rates
Five Copies ono year, for g. %
Ten Copies one year, To- o,io, nm Of tho club 10 W
Twenty copies, one year, for W W
and one copy free 10 tho getter up ofthe club.
EE- Cash 10 accompany he order IN every case.
Names need not be all at one Post-oflce.
All club subscriptions will be discontinued at the
sndUrthe time paid for, unless renewed.
Sample copies furnished free to for clubs
Club subscriptions may begin at any desired date Let
us have Clubs started in every town.
Begin at once bef,re agents Of other papers have
iorestalled you 60 in with energy and there will be
no difficulty in getting up club In every neghborhoed
In the State. Farmers ell admit that we need live
agricultural paper. Here is that already has the
approval and support Of the best farmers in every cou
ty 1t only needs little pushing to introduce 1t into
every reading farmers house. Il Is AGRICULTURAL
Paper. II is NEWSPAPER. II is FAMILY Paper. 1t
fills the bill for all those who want Home Paper TO
suit every member Of the household, and especially
those that take but two papers. State these
hcts; show the paper, show how cheap 1t Is in clubs
compared with other papers Of the same class, and
your success in making up club is insured.
In making up these clubs half, at least should
be new subscribers Subscribers in arrears the TINES
list can have the benefit Of our Club rates. by paying
up their indebtedness.
TRIAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.
We will receive trial subscriptions until the first
January 1879, for FIFTY CENTS.
Address,
CUMMINGS HOsKINs. Publishers,
ST. Johnsbury, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
PROMISES.

Rankin is circulating in town the most ri
diculous stories about certain offices. No iv-
ing man can truthfully say that Judge Steele
has made any promises in connection with
his canvass, except that, if he is elected, he
will attend to his congressional work instead
Of practicing law, and will devote his whole
time and energy to the important work for
which he is paid. He promises only to do
his best to be an honorable and efficient rep
resentatiye.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
OUR MARKET REPORTS.

We make beginning with this depart
ment of the FARMER this week, but it will
not be- what we aim to have it for several
weeks, because we have yet to complete ar
rangements for reports Of number Of local
markets. We have already secured reliable
reporters of the st. Adams and Richmond
Butter Markets, the Boston Produce and
Cattle Markets, and the New York Produce
Markets, and shall soon have the whole matter
arranged in a way that we are sure will give
general satisfaction.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
VERY PROMPT.

The CaIedonian says that Poland always
answers letters within one day of the time
they are received. His son-in-law is even
more prompt He last week answered DR..
Billiards. letter several hours before il an
peared in the FARMER, or before he could
hoaoraJly know its contents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

The Windsor Journal, repudiating with
indignation the charge, so freely lavished by
the Poland ring upon all the papers in the
district that favor Judge Steele, of being
" bought" says the only proposition looking
that way was made to the editor, at his resi-
dence, by Judge Poland himself. Just as
might be expected. "Stop Thiefw "Stop
The" cries the fugitive culprit.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

CATALOGUES N1tEANHDs
Descriptive Catalogue Of IIyacinths and other Flow
orlng Roots, imported and for sale by James Fleming,
Seed merchant and grover, O. Nassau Street, N. Y
Wholesale Catalogue q the Macedon Nurseries, }. D.
Jones, proprietor, Macodon Wayne Co., MY.
circular Of the Ward Fertilizer Company, manufac.
turers Of Special Fertilizers and dealers in ground
bones nitrate Of soda, potash salts sulphate Of ammo
mia, &c. 40 MIX Street, Boston. Andrew II. Ward
Agent.
Catalogue Of French Glass Shades, Wax Flower mate
rails, Parans Bronzes, Bohemian and Lava Goods, &c
for sale by Story Mellen, ii2 fremont ST., Boston.
Brigw Bros. illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue o.
Hardy Bulbous Towering Plants for tho Fall of 1879
Rochester, Y. Z.
n. n. Hooker & Bros. Descriptive Catalogue Of Fruit
and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Roses Shrubs, &c. anC
illustrated Guide to the Fruit Garden and Orchard
Rochester, N Y.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

A Grafton subscriber writes us in great
agony at being followed up, as he says, by
the devil in the form Of extra Cdledonia,ss.
Rankin or somebody has sent him five separ.
ate copies of last weeks issue, and he wants
us to notify r. that three copies this week
will be enough.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
YOUNG MEN.

1t is great mistake for our State to
drive all its young men West to gain honor.
A young man with ambition is usually told
that he must wait until his vigor is gone be-
fore any place of responsibility is given him.
This is poor policy. Let us encourage our
young men. Let us induce them to remain
here in the State. Senator Edmunds went
into the Senate when he was about the same
age that Judge Steele now is. He made his
mark
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

FIRE IN MoNTREAL-HEAvY Loss.-St
Patrick's Hall at Montreal, was burned earl,
Wednesday morning of last week. The fir,
originated in Ronayne's boot and shoe man
uE,ctory and destroyed Shaw's building
liliton's piano rooms, Doram IL Shaw's auc
ton store, Whiteside's spring mandatory
Stowarts liquor store, Jones q Toomy's an,
Higgins Brothers wine stores, Halls piano
forte warerooms and the premises of'C. II
Tuggy. Loss 100000; partially insured.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

The Montpelier Daily Journal makes a
very handsome appearance, much handsomer
than its little notice of the FARMER last week
But we hold no grudge for that. Not to
stand by your relations is heathenish be-
sides to do it is the fashion in the highest
political circles, nowadays.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

ry; w. r. Cleveland, Treasurer; ]. M,
Joncks, Lecturer $. H. Hill, Chaplain W.
Webster, Steward A. Putney, Asst Stew.
ard; F. w. Baldwin, Gate-Keeper Mrs. s.
A. Hanson, Ceres Mrs. E. W. Putney, Po-
mona Mrs. w. II. Cleveland, Flora.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

Doo't mind any Of the frantic denials put
forth by the Poland ring in the Caledonian
of this week. All that was said in the Far.
MER last week is true, and more and worse
could be told, aud will be, if the ring wants
TO have it.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

culated to insure the greatest good to the
greatest number; when he resolves that he
will no longer lend his vote for the advance.
ment ofmen whose strongest characteristic Is
venality, then, and only then, will he have
learned to be good to himself.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

hculties Of its situation and defeating the in
trigues of its foes, and still under the care
Of the men who have labored 50 hard and so
faithfully, aud, notwithstanding all that may
now be said, with SO much ability and sub
stantial success, in its management.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

Rhode Island is the one New England
State where farms are increasing in value,
and this is owing to the growth and prosper
ity of per manufacturing villages. Let YER
mont make note of this fact, and encour-
age manufactures. There is no class more
directly benefited by the introduction Of
manufactures in community.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

Our exchanges from all parts of the state
complain OF great damage to the potato
crop from the long continued dull weather.
In clayey soils especially, the destruction
amounts to half the crop; and we hear OF
some instances where the decay goes on after
they are dug, In dry, grnvcly soils, the dis
ease Is not so prevalent, but the crop is tight.
Maine Farmer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

The Governors Message is an able and
interesting document The financial portion,
as taken from the treasurer's report, is all
we hRve space to give. It will be found in
another column.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

The Burlington Daily Free Press and
Times came out in new dress, and looks
as neat as pin. The free Press is an able
and heightened journal, croditable to the
state and to its conductors, and of course it
is prosperous.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

A man, stopping his paper, wrote to the
editor 81 think folks ottent to spend their
mummy for payer, mi dad diddent and every
body sed he was the inteligentes man in the
country and had the smartest family of boiz I"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

A new Grange was organized in BarnstOu,
on Monday evening, Sept. 30, and the fol-
lowing named persons were elected as tempo
rary officers G, @. Hanson, Master Ohas.
Wheeler, Overseer Il, II. Cushing SeCreta-
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

When the farmer learns to throw away pO-
litical prejudice and resolves to vote for men
of principle in place of the tools of capital
when he learns to utilize the power he is now
worse than throwing away, in a manner cal.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11
Durham nun For sac.

The subscriber has for sale fine wo-year-od full blood
Durham Bull out Of the famous herd Of the late Carlos Pierce
Of stansead herd book star Of stansteadn got by
Duke Of Orleans. good stock get,er and nice animal
Also two hull Calves, sired by Star Of stansead.
NJ. NJ. KELSEY
Derby, VI, July Is, 1879
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-10-11

TUE subscriber is going West, and will sell his farm
Il cheap-one hundred acres Of land. On said farm
are house, two barns, sheds and outbuidings, good
spring water running 10 house and barns, good Sugar
Orchard and plenty Of fruit VIII sell all together
IN lots 70 suit purchasers Farm mile west Of Fair
banks Village.
81. Johnsbury, september Is, 1872.