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Plain and Ornam entail
PLASTERING.

THE subscriber takes advantage of the Press as
medium by which TO inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired from one Coat to
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Skim
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
if desired. None but frst-class workmen will be
employed on work that may be entrusted to me.
CLSTERHS CEAEYTED AND GUARAN-
Ted TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business and hope by strict adhe-
renee to duty to merit a continuance Of the same.
~ All Communications addressed to me at
Charlestown, w. Va, will receive prompt atten-
ton G. FRANK GALLAHER.
March 2s, 1870.
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To Farmers and Others.

r. HENRY HOLLAND, the celebrated MacLinist,
81 having leased the Shops lately occupied by
Hiram 0'fannon, and having secured the services
of q No. I Smith, intends conducting a general
KSMITHING
gusiness-in all It's misunderstanding, &c, Ag-
riculturai Implements, &C. Will also Repair all
manner Of Machinery used by farmers and others.
Threshing Machines, Reapers, Mowers, heat
Drills, Buggy Rakes, Fans, Shelters, Straw Cut
tiers, &C. He is also getting up new invention
for planting corn. sOws correct, both ways, 1--WE
rows at time. Will try II this year. Grandest
invention Of the age.
Let ne say just here, bring in rour machines
early. Ny engagements are such that time Is pre-
cious He will also putin Iron Cogs when broken
out Those he put in last year gave entire sais'
faction.
TO THOSE WORKING STEAM ENGINES.
He viii pack Piston and other Rods; set Slide
Valves and put her in proper beati Rc-Babit
Bearings; put IN Set Screws; make and repair
KEYS and GIBBS; adjust Quarter Boxes; set up
Rings on follower; head Repair Valves; connect
Pipes caulk Flues, 4c., and many other repairs
highly necessary for the running of the same.
He will also put up the Common or the Force
Pump (Iron) In Cisterns,
Hard study and experience for the last fifteen
wears have made him equal with the times. He
expresses himself thankful for she patronage OF
Jefferson, Berkeley and Clarke, and now wants TO
give 10 good old jefferson his best talent and time
Terms satisfactory.
Charlestown, April C, ls72-tf.
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GREAT REJOICING!

GREAT REJOICING!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR ALI
TIME OLD WINES and LIQUORS for the Hei-
days Bottled especially tor family use. or sold
in quantities 20 suit purchasers, at
CHAMBERS.
Harper, Ferry, Dec. Il, 1877
NOR Medicinal purposes, Thompson's Pure Rye
Whisky, ten years old, guaranteed pure.
G. W. CHAMBERS,
Harper's Ferry, Mar. Is, 1871. Agent
OtLAGETT'S Superior X Porter and Ale in
I bottles, put up expressly for family use, at
Harper's Ferry Aug. 20. CHAMBERS.
CHAMBERS celebrated Virginia Bitters, sure
u cure for Dyspepsia, and the best Tonic Bit
tiers extant. u. w. ChAAbEhS'
Harper's Ferry, Aug. 26, 1871.
nURE Cider Vinegar, two years old, Rob't
Dukes make, sharp as razor, at
- CHAMBERS
Harper's Ferry, April %, 1871.
NEWARK Champagne Cider, sparkling and
~ brigbtat CHAMBERS.
A Wis WHISKY, the purest, and in fact the
n only copper distilled Whisky in the county,
Al CHAMBERS.
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WILCOX & GIBBS Sewing Machine is silent,
w simple, rapid, durable, breaks no needles
and skips no stitches, always in order. This Ma
chine doubles and twists the thread, sewing three
thread seam from one SPOOL the strongest and
most elastics seam in the world when properly made
Referonces-Misses Wares, Mrs. Frank Gallaher
and Miss Leah O'Bannon. Sold upon as reasona-
bic terms as any other machine company, by
W. c. SHEERER,
Mar. I, 1873. Agent
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A S heretofore we will keep our Drug Depart
~ ment full and complete None but the purest,
freshest and most reliable drugs and chemicals Of
fered Having, as we hope, always given salts
faction to our customers, we will endeavor SO to
do in future believing that in studying their best
interest we are mutually benefited. Call and eI-
anime for yourselves at
March s, 1873. MAS0N'S Drug Store.
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Folded Hands.

We look Wistfu'y into eyes that have been
won, to send back loving glances, and weep to
see them growing din; we kiss lips that yes
,erday we're eloquent-cold and speeches.
we see them carry to the place of graves, those
who were our hearts best loved; apd because
eyes were closed, aud the quiet hands folded
over a pulsless breast, we say" Their work
is sud-d" It is not so, for their works do
follow them" The last touch OF their hand
fingers with Us, their step on the stair and at
the door thrills upon our ear; some gift Of
theirs it may have been, in the long past is
changed to q holy talisman. Some prayer
that we heard them breathe becomes living
voice 90 guide Us.
'' For touching 50, they draw above,
Our common thoughts 90 heavens unknown
The busy hands are still, the mortal forms
we loved and cherished, have put en- such
SHINING raimens, that our tear dimnsd eyes
may not behold them. but the work they com
meucej still goes on. They are still working
through their Influence that cannot dic--work-
iue for God Yes, even they, our loved aud
missing. they whose chairs are vacant 10 our
homes upon whose name we do not call, since
dropping their hands from ont ou, clasp-they
went ts,m as. never needing tears OF prayers
" Went ont from as, far away,
From th- dark world they knew,
no twilight in the gateway
The goiLen gate passed through.
I1s0 toe sudden glory,
Out 0i the dark they trod
Departing from before Us.
AZ once 90 life and G0dr'
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To the Ladies.

HAVING accepted the Agency for the Butter
i lex 4 Co.'S Patterns for this portion of the
County, l shall keep a general assortment on
hand at New York prices Send and get Cata-
iogue. W. c. SHEERER.
March l, 1873
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A distinguished Rajica, Senator having bis
attention called 20 Cy,axs efforts TO Improve
his fr said tba. every time be explains DO
puts his iootin is." which calls % miad the
a1uujeriug Of the Mississippi steamboat some
years since, as described by IN eyewitness
"She hove and sot and cot and hove.
Aud high her rudder dung-
And every time she hove and 500
A wusscr leak she sprung
OS NisrE's DINSEG.-peau Swift. hav-
iug diuei with q rich miser, pronounced the
following grace after elmer
Thanks for this miracle. So is 40 less
Than tuding mama in The wilderness.
In the midst of famine we have found relief,
And seen the wonder of a chine 0t beef
Chimneys have suok'd that never snok'd before,
And ne have din'd where we shall dine no more
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DAVID II. CooKRILL. JOSEPH II. CoeKR1IL
DAVID Fl. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders.
CHARLEST0WN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.
nUR experience in the business which we adver-
~ tise 10 conduct and our thorough acquaint-
ance with il in all its branches enable us TO assure
the public that any work entrusted TO us will be
executed in the mos. workmaniike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places and in carrying practical reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans and Specifications; and in the
construction Of
GEOnETRICAL STAIR WAYS,
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannotbe surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
51c- Being well known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April 9, l86S-tf
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Notice.

II EROSENE Oil. warranted non-explosive.-
IN Special discount on or 10 gallons.
W. S. MASON.
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PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY.
wheeling, w. Va.
CAPT. n i2O,OOU
With Privilege of increasing the same to $780,

DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey, A. ]. Pannell, A. ". Adams. Alon-
20 Loring, Jas. F. Barnes, Jos H. Woodward,
DR.. VIM. J. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos Hughes.
TTNHlS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings of all kinds, Merchandise, Manufactu-
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoes on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly Of our lead
ing business men, recommends itself to the favor
able consideration of the insuring public, and So
licits their patronage.
Gn-Applications for Insurance will be prompt
" attended to at the Office of GEO. E. CORDELL,
CO., Agentsst Charlestown, Jefferson Co ". v.
n. C. ARTHUR, Secretary,
W. II. AGSEw, Asst Sec'y.
WV. BAILEY, President,
ALONzo LoRISa, Vice President.
November IL, ls6s-tf.
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COACH MAKING
and
Livery in Charlestown.


COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all its branches, guarantying the best work
manship and satisfactory terms. We intend to
largely increase the business and make to order,
and also TO keep on hand fer sale CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, R0CKAWAYS and LIGHT WAC
ONS of the most approved patterns, and Of s1pe-
rior materials and warrant every article TO be as
recommended. We shall have in our employ some
of the hands who, for twenty years or more, were
employed by Mai. w. J. Hawks and also have the
benefit of his presence and advice, and it will be
the endeavor Of the new firm TO maintain the repu-
tation of HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old
Carriages taken in exchange for new work. On
hand, constantly, Second hand work which will
be disposed of at moderate figures.
In addition to the above, we purpose giving our
attention to a general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses and vehicles of every de-
scription for the accommodation Of the public.
A. STUMP,
A. W. HAWKS.
August 10, ls7l-ly.
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SEED POTATOES:
FOR SALE.
Shoe-NIaking * NIending.

T1'HE undersigned is conducting the Shoe-Mak.
ing business at his residence on " ster street,
adjoining the dwelling Of Mr.. Thos D. Webster,
and will be pleased to execute faithfully and
promptly such work az may be entrusted 20 him.
Special attention given TO the REPAIRING OF
Boots and Shoes Charges reasonable.
April 30, 1874 ROBERT HUNSICKER.
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EVERETT HOUSE.
MARTLNSBURG, w. VIRA,
Corner of Queen and Burke Streets,
James H. McSherry,
Proprietor.

THIS House has been in operation for over thir-
ty years, and is widely known as one of the
most popular Hotels in the State. 1t now offers
special inducements 20 the travellers. Every com
fort will be afforded those who may visit the House.
Omnibusses always at the Depot to carry passen-
gers to and from the House.
Stable room for forty horses, under the charge
Of attentive ostlers.
THE BAR
Is supplied with the very best of Liquors, Wines,
Brandies, Ale, &c., and none but good article
will be sold.
April l, 1871.
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Valuable Timber Land
FOR SALE.

TTNHE undersigned offers for sale, privately Two
Valuable Tracts of TIMBER LAND. The
first contains
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CIBBS' Antiseptic Tooth Wash for purifying
II the Breath and Teeth and for strengthening
and restoring Spongy and otherwise diseased
Gums; and Tooth Powder Prepared only BY
March s. ". ). MASON.
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STRAw WANTED.

TIME VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY OF Hall
town, will be prepared to purchase
Straw of All Kinds,
on and after the LIST of August either In the stack
or delivered at the Mills at Hatown.
Apply to John H. Strider or at the Mills.
July is. lS69-u.
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DRIME Cod Fish just received, and for sale By
W. c. SHEERER.
March s, 1873.
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" His very fo1thss music in't
Vixen be comes up the stairs.
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NEW Calcoes, Cottons, Knitting Cottons, &c,
" Just received and for sale BY
Jan. 25, 1873. ". c. SHEERER.
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vVHE Universal Glazing tool for every house
hold, for sale by JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
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500 Feet under Ground.


OUR NEW PLOUGHS-of which we are maH-
" utacturing large lot-we guarantee to give
satisiaetionin every case orno sale.
WEIRICK & WELLER.
January g. 1870
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16
CALIFORNIA WHEAT.

Every traveller from the East, who has
visited California, must have been struck with
the superior quality of the bread which is
found at the magnificent hotels of San Fran
cisco. This is due to the superiority Of the
wheat and the perfection Of its manufac-
ture into -four. Owing to the dryness Of the
summer, the wheat ripens with large per-
centage Of gluten, which renders the grain
hard and hinty. If ground in this condition,
the hull, or bran, becomes broken up, and
renders the -four specky; but, by an ingen-
ious arrangement, the grain, in its passage
through a conveyor," is subjected to fine
spray Of water, which slighly dampens the
grain and toughens the hull, so that it does
not break up in grinding, and the -four is free
from specks and OF delicate, creamy white
color. 1t is, however, yet very dry, and re-
quires more water than our eastern flour to
make it into bread, which is unsurpassed for
its delicate sweetness and freedom from all
unpleasant odors.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16

years old and having a record Of $50 with.
out any training, was much admired. Gin
derello, a three-year.old colt by flying Cloud,
and Bashaw Maid, three years old and rails
ed on the farm, are mates, and are magnif-
cent horses. Beauty, our-year-old Ethan
Allen stock, Flora, a two-year-old colt by
Legal Tender, and Belle, two.year-old
Hambletonian, completed the list Of partic-
ular favorites. Bashaw Maid and Cinderel-
Ia were hi.ched up and the president took
the ribbons and accompanied by one of the
party, started out for a short drive. The
mares stepped of elegantly, and charmed ev-
cry one by the beauty and freedom Of their
movements and fine action Their driver
handled them as though he enjoyed it. On
their return the cattle stalls were visited,
and half an hour was spent in examining
herds Of Holstein and Attorney stock.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16
THE PRESIDENTS ST. LOUIS
STABLES.

The visit of President Grant to st. Louis
has given him an opportunity to air his
blooded stock, which are stabbed on the Dent
farm and which have long been the objects of
the presidents peculiar care. The stables
were inspected by select company, recent
ly, and, as the well-groomed horses were led
out from the stalls, the president explained
their fine points to Gen Harney and others
of the party. There were twenty horses in
the stable, all of which were in the most per-
feet condition. their sleek skins gistening as
they were led about, Among them were
Rysjyk hambletonian stallion, five years old,
raised by the president, and evidently a
prime favorite, to judge from the careful
manner in wich he was examined by him.
The new Long Island horse, Peacemaker, a
recent accession to the stud, not yet four
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16
VERMONT AGRICULTURAL RE-
PORT.

Notwithstanding the Green Mountain
State has long maintained high rank as an
agricultural state, she has Just commenced
record of her agricultural history and pro-
gress. In the autumn Of 1870 the Legisla-
ture enacted statute to establish n State
Board Of Agriculture, Manufactures and
Mining which consists Of six members APP
pointed by the Governor and approved by
the Senate, with whom are associated, er-
o6fciO, the Governor Of the State and the
President of the Agricultural College. The
office of Secretary is held by Prof Collier, of
the University of Vermont.
The FIRST report prepared by the Secretary
has recently appeared. 1t is massive vol
ume of more than seven hundred pages, from
the press Of the state printer at Montpelier.
A few copies are on heavy tinted paper, done
up in substantial covers, while the main edi-
ton is on good paper and properly bound in
cloth or paper. Thirty pages are appropri-
ated to the formal proceedings of the Board,
and cover three business meetings and nine Of
a public character for discussion of subjects
assigned The great body of the book is
filled with addresses and papers presented at
these meetings. Those pertaining to Agricul-
ture, including the general subjects of Fruit
Culture, Grass Culture, Practical Farming,
Fertilization, Farm Education and General
Farming, are first given; then follow manu-
featuring and mining.
The-number of different papers, including
a paper on the photographic Survey, one on
MoteOrology, and another on Geology, fall
but little short of half hundred. 1t is a
volume in which the Green Mountain Boys
may take prido.-M H. Mirror a. Farmer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16
JUSTIN MORGAN.

Isaac Richards, at late meeting Of the
Randolph Farmers Club, said;
Mr.. Morgan came to this town on visit
riding an English mare, smoothly and hand
somely built, and good trOtter In a pas
turo adjoining the one into which he turned
this mare was French stallion, Of no par
ticulOr repute. During his stay the mare
and steed got together, and the mare proved
in foal, to the great sorrow Of Mr.. Morgan.
This was in the days when money was scarce
and stock was used as a circulating medium.
Young Morgan was appraised at $40 the
fall after he was ioaled, and was taken at
this price by Mr., Justin +. Morgan, in pay
ment of debt due him from his father the
elder Mr., Morgan, AT the usual age he
was cast for castration, having up to this at
traoted very little attention, Some one
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16

For the VERMONT FARMER.
TOP-DRESSlNG GRASS LANDS.
Grafton, april 2S.

| think most Of our farmers make Il very
great mistake in neglecting to top.dress their
moving lands. No crop except hay is allow
ed to remain year after year to shift for it.
self without cultivation, but this, because it
will yield fair compensation for the labor
Of harvesting for several years, is neglected.
Any old field in which there are plenty
of grass roots can be made to bear its two
tons Of hay to the acre at an expense which
is trilng in proportion to the gain realized.
Top-dressng not only serves to increase the
productiveuess Of the soil by adding to its
fertility but it also serves to protect the
roots aud young shoots from tie hot sun and
the trosts. | have noticed when an old worn
out field was plowed, that around the edge
of the powed part, where a portion OF the
earth, no richer than the rest, was thrown
out upon the grass, it grew tall aud rank,
while small and apparently "run out " all
around This led me to make some expert
ments, and though they were imperfect, and
no accurate record of them was kept, sat
islied myself that top.dressing Of earth eI-
acty similar to that of the field, spread upon
worn-out grass land, will greatly increase the
crop. A load of horse manure spread upon
a piece of dry, mellow soil with good sod,
had no visible effect while muck, ashes, and
common earth, showed their effects plainly
the first year.
My theory is that a top-dressing, even
though it contains no iertilizing material,
largely benefits the crop by protecting the
grass roots from the hard freezes Of autumn
and spring, and from the scorching summer
sun. There are three periods in the year
when | would apply wcll-rotted manure, ash
es, muck, or earth to moving lands land |
believe it would pay to top-dress the whole
once every year. first, early in the spring,
after the frost has thrown up many Of the
roots and exposed them to the weather; second,
Immediately after haYing when the gener-
Gus shield of verdure has been removed, and
the suns rays are scorching the life out of
the plants which have already received so
severe check to their thrift by being cut
off third, in the fall, when there is general
ly more leisure, and the coating thus given
will be available in the spring.
W. H. w.
| 81. .JobaSJl,ry, Man 3.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16

CROSS GRATING.

have been quite interested in the crab
stock question; am glad that you have treat
ed the subject so fully in your columns.
With my present light | have no doubt Of
the correctness of your views. 1t seems to
me that the whole crab question, as at pres
ent managed, is a humbug, by which nurse
rymen are enabled to realize big profits from
the sales of crab trees at extravagant prices.
A few trees OF the better varieties Of crabs
is well enough, but the idea Of planting out
whole orchards to crabs in localities where
the Baldwin, Rhode Island Greening, Hub
bardston, Nonesuch, Porter, Red Astrachan,
or any other Of the better standard varieties
will succeed, is simply preposterous.
In this vicinity the apple does first rate on
the root of its own species, and when tree
dies disease commences in the top instead of
at the root. This being the fact, Of what
benefit to the fruit grower would be the sub
stitution of the crab stock for the native
stock?
l think that there should be general ex-
preston of opinion from the fruit growers Of
the state upon this question. If cross graft
ing of the improved varieties of the apple
upon the crab stock is beneficial and conse-
quenty desirable, we wish to know it if, on
the contrary, the whole thing is but "clap-
trap" got up for the purpose of catching the
pennies of the unwary, then this fact should
be quickly made known.
J. IL. Putnam.
EroEo,i A,yU 2S
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-05-16

Flour.
Many families seem to think that any
thing will do to make bread from, ifit is call
ed -four, without possessing any of its desir-
able qualities, but that there is a vast differ
ence in it, the market prices, and esteem in
which various brands are held, will testify.
Mere whiteness is not test of good -four /;
it may bo white, and and yet weak" or
devoid of taste and flavor. 1t may
make loaf like the driven snow, but the
bread will not satisfy, and person may eat
thereof, and 60 hungry still. Other flour
may also be dark and weak it may be
" sandy" in short, the catalogue of failings
is long one. The safest way to get good
quality of -four, is to take a reliable trade
mark, and buy from established dealers, who
have an interest in retaining your custom,
To point out the appearance ofgood qualities
in flour, could not be Of any great service to
the inexperienced person, for they do not
know the appearance by sight, when explain
ed elabOrately. We may say, however. that
the leading quality noticeable in a good
flour, is lumpiness, or conference, If one
takes handful, and congresses it tightly, it
will retain its shape, and stick together; if it
falls apart, when thrown into the barrel it is
not good it is weak Another test is to
make it into stiff dough- with water; if it
has tenacious spring, and will give, and go
back, like rubber band, it is a good fea-
ture.
Assuming the -four selected, the next re-
quisite is good
Yeast,
Take a sound potato, peel and CRATE it,
Put the pulp into clean timed saucepan,