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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-05
TWENTY PER GENT.

upon the amount of tax SO remaining due.''
The collector respectfully calls the attention
ofthose parties who have so repeatedly promised
to settle their bills tother than the halfpaid
bills), and on which he has been SO lenient,
that should he now fail to call on them by the
10TH OF DECEMBER, and they fall to pay
during the month of December, thar he will be
compelled under the duties of his office to collect
in JANUARY BY LEVY. with the additional
TWENTY PER GENT.
JOHN F. REGNAULT,
de lin Collector.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-12-05

SUPREME COURT OF APPEALs.-The
following cases occupied the attention Of
this court to-day:
PIryear vs.. Baptist and ais; fully ar
gued and submitted
Staples VS.. Staples and ais; partly ar
gued by James Alfred Jones for the appel
lants, and Major kirkpatrick for appellees,
and continued till tomorrow.
Buck, DC. vs.. Wooton docketed BY
consent and submitted.
kasey vs.. Wright; continued for appel
Durrett vs.. Davis and ais will be the
first case taken up on Tuesday next.
Twombly VS.. Hasty Hill VS.. Hasty;
argued and submitted,
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q CITY NEWS.

The IMPECUNIoUs. Moved and insti
gated BY our numerous appeals in behal
OF the deserving poor Of this city, mum
Der Of persons, consisting of clerical ant
lay delegates, q majority Of whom are mo-
professional philanthropists, assembled
yesterday in the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association of this city, and incu.
bated plan for the relief of the poor,
which embraces the finding out of persons
deserving of aid and then giving them
grub at cost or free on ration.tickets. The
meeting also urged the council to increase
to such extent as in their Judgment may
seem expedient, the public work Of the
city, to the end that employment at fair
rates may be furnished to the poor who
are willing to work.
The chairman appointed the following
relief committee: Henry X. Ellyson, w.
Y. MAYO. Robert Brooke, M. s. Rosen-
baum, John Ahern, John B. Cary, N, P.
yandervall, DIR. W. w. Parker, W. Trov.
b. Becher and j. E. Levy. The reporter
OF The JOURNAL was elected honorary
guyamscutus to the relief committee.
The relief committee will meet this
evening at halfpast 4 O'Clock at the rooms
of the Young Mems Ckristan Association.
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If THE MERE PURSUIT. OF WEA LTH
be the characteristic, the distinguishing and
the all absorbing passion in any community,
It will bring about political corruption and
false dealing. Such community will ex.
pect all legislation shaped directly to enrich
itself, and by slow but sure degrees the
taint Of selfshness will ripen into down.
right dishonor. 1t has been so from the
beginning and it will continue so to the
end.
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Churches wishing benefits can make liberal
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E. W. WARREN,
de s-6t- Ford's Hotel, Richmond.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

Now TAHT THE FLIES have become
thlnned of by the return of cold weather,
the tidy housewife rolls up her sleeves and
wash-rag in hand joyfully cleanses the
paint of her dwelling from the filthy specks
that have haunted her all summer long.
This is the way an unexceptional house,
keeper does it: l wet the door or window
frame all over with Il cloth that will not
drip. Then go back to the place where l
began and wash the whole over very quick
ly and easily, then use clean, dry cloth.
| should not think of mentioning this, but
the other day ] saw Il hired girl OF consid-
cradle experience rubbing hard and long
upon door and signing because hy-specks
were so hard TO wash off-simply because
she did not think TO put the work 'a-soak.'
Not long before / saw a man undertake to
clean, and greatly injure, piece of painted
furniture covered with the marks Of last
years fiy;time, by rubbing coat of soap
all over II and then washing OIL soap
and paint and dirt together. Cold wa
ter alone would have cleaned it better.
Soap always Injuries paint more or less.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

THE New BosToN.-One year ago large
part of he business portion of Boston was
in ashes. The fire had swept over sixty
five acres of solidly built stores and ware
houses and five hundred buildings, includ-
ing sixty eight dwelling and lodging hous,
es, had been destroyed. The buildings
destroyed were valued at S13, 800, 900, and
the mercandise at s6O,OOO,OOO To-day Bos-
ton points with pardonable pride to 45O
new buildings erected upon the burned
district at cost OF $4,000 900, and to street
wldenngs and straightenin2s that have
cost over 5000, 600. The new Boston is in
every way superior 10 the old, and the fact
that so much has been done. and so well
done, in single year is most forcible
and effective commentary upon New Eng
land energy and enterprise. About one
third of the new stores are thus far occu-
pied, and the general indications are that
the different departments of business will
occupy substantially the same quarters as
before the fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

COOKING CRANBERRIEs.--In the first
place select ripe fruit and remove all de.ec-
tive berries. The selected fruit must then
be thoroughly washed through several wa
tiers; one washing is not enough. TO ev-
cry pound of fruit add one pound of sugar.
Put them into preserving kettle over a
slow fire. DO not hurry the process of
stewing. To prevent the berries from stick
ing to the ksttle, stir them frequently with
silver spoon. When done, turn them in
to dish, and set aside to cool; after which
they may be used for pies, tarts or sauce.
When for sauce, mash them fine through a
colander, and,put them into small molds
suitable for the table, having first rinsed
the molds in cold water to prevent the ber-
ries from sticking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21
n Local. H.vOuy'EBDGB OF
F.fR.uE.vG.

There are truths that apply TO all soils.
Blu. there are also truths-and they are
many-that apply only TO localities, and
these differ according to the locality. Hence
book knowledge has only general appli-
cation. There must be a knowledge of the
particular soil worked. This can only be
acquired by practically working the soil
and noting its effects. Analysis will ac-
quaint us with the material of which the
soil is composed. Yet there Is so ething
beside this that Is important; some of this
is known, and some is entirely in the dark.
Who knows, for instance, what causes the
superior quality oftobacco raised in some
soils apparently the same as the contigu-
Gus land, which produces an inferior kind?
This is common in the island OF Cuba,
where our best tobacco is grown; also an
inferior quality. So, eminently, with
grapes. The same grape does much better
in some sections--this often independent of
the climate. The grape (some sorts) will
also grow thrifty but bear little in some
sections in others do remarkably and I'M
iformly well, improving the quality. There
is some element unknown that has an eff
feet. All this, and much more that might
be said on this head, shows that a soil, in
order 10 know its capacity, must be tested.
Hence a local knowledge of farming is in
dispensable 10 success. Books point only
in general way. complete science OF
agriculture requires knowledge of all the
localities, as science is the result of knowl-
edge. II will therefore be seen how much
there Is 10 do for the farmer he must rely
upon himself, see and note accurately. I
have seen this beautifully illustrated in
cases that know of. Only the best heads
are the best farmers and these not nee
essarily the best educated, but always
those having the best acquaintance with
their soil. The two, local and a general
knowledge, combined, are the highest req
uisite. Then thorough work, and success
is assured, making farming safe, prof
liable thing, as well as a very pleasant and
agreeable occupation.-C0r. Country GENTLE
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

How SHEPHERD Docs ARE TRAINED
You may go over the hills and plains of
southern California for miles aud see thous-
ands of sheep but not man to watch them.
Around each flock or band of, say tnous-
and sheep, are half dozen dogs, of pc
culiar breed dogs whose proeeuitors were
imported from the sheep pastures of the
Old World. These dogs take the entire
care of the sheep, drive them out to pasture
in the morning, keep them from straying
during the day, and bring them home at
night. They have inherited Il talent for
keeping sheep; but the shepherds do not
depend wholly on that. They cultivate it
in this way, so at least the old shepherds
say: When lamb is born it is taken away
from the mother sheep before she has seen
it, and puppy put in its place. The sheep
suckles the puppy and learns to love it.
When the puppy grows old enough to cat
meat, it is fed in the morning and sent out
with the sheep. 1t stays with them because
ii is accustomed TO be with its mother, but
it cannot feed with them. AS they get full
the dog gets hungry. At length, impatient
to return where it hopes TO get another
piece of meat, ii begins 10 tense and worry
its mother, and finally starts her toward
home, the other sheep follow, and TINS the
whole flock is brought in. If the dog
brings the sheep home too soon, or comes
without them, he gets no supper, or is pun
ished in some way. Hence he SOON learns
when TO come, and to see TO it that none of
his charge are lett behind. These animals
are trained by taking advantage OF their
instincts and appetites.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

HENS HATcHED IN July are said to
make far better layers than those born at
any other season Of the year. Early
hatched chicks commence laying in Sep
TENDER and continue until cold January
weather, when they discontinue until
spring. On the other hand, when Matched
in July or August, they begin in February
aud continue until October. July chickens
will average so TO rs more eggs yearly than
those Matched in March. A correspondent
of the Country Gentleman writes: The
light Brahmas have always been my most
profitable and fivorite fowls but with great
reluctance am Obliged, after three years
trial, to place the Partridge Cochns at the
head of the list. AS layers they excel any
Asiatic breed have ever known, and as
market fowls they have no equal. They
are very hardy, mature early, and make
short-legged, yellow neshed, heayybreast-
ed fowls,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

GRAIN FOR PoULTGY.-Ther is no other
grain that is relished go well by fowls as
Indian corn. 1t must slways continue to
be, as now, the American poulterer's main
reliance, for, although too fattening to use
in certain cases, it possesses more nutr-
ment for the price than any other grain,
and is always TO he obtained. Corn can be
given ground and ungrouud, raw and
cooked. Oats we prefer ground fine, as
Otherwise the hulls are too harsh and bulky.
With wheat bran and middlings, wheat in
the kernel, barley and buckwheat, there
need be no difficulty in avoiding monoto-
ny. Rye, though the poorest grain of all,
may be given occasionally, and brewers
grains, if convenient.-M Poultry World.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

A SIMPLE MoUsE-TRAP.-Some of the
English and French gardeners have adopt
ed very simple contrivance for catching
the mice that infest their grounds and de-
s!roy the bulbs and other roots. 1t is made
of Il common brick Tor fiat stone may be
used raised at one end and held up by a
thread! tied to two pegs driven into the
ground. Near the middle of the thread
couple of swelled and sprouted peas are
struag on it. The mouse crawls under,
and in nibbling for the peas eats off the
thread, and down comes the brick upon
him. The advantage of this contrivance is
its cheapness, and large number may be
set in a short time in all parts of the
grounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21
CENTENNIAL HORTICULTURAL SocIE1

CENTENNIAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
AT a meeting in Philadelphia, recently,
an association was formed, the chief object
NAL Commissioners in the preparation Of
plans for the horticultural department of
the Centennial Exposition, the planting Of
the horticultural garden, the construction
and management of horticultural houses,
and to provide for the proper representa-
ton of the great interests of pomology and
horticulture in the coming Centennial Ex-
hibition, in cooperation with the Ameri-
can Pathological Society, which has voted
to hold session in connection with the
Exposition in Philadelphia in 1875.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

THERE SEEMS TO be a fatality attached TO
the pulpit of the Presbyterian church at
Matawan, N. j. A few Sundays since, as
the pastor, Rev. j. II. Kaufman, was read
ing these lines in the hymn:-
''soon the delightful day will come,
when my dear Lord will call me home
And shall see his face"
his strength gave out, and he sat down
while the congregation sung the hymn
through. Then he followed with a prayer
in feeble though earnest voice, and at the
word "Amen," he fell over in a fit OF APP
opl0xy, from which he died in few hours
after being taken to his home. Mr.. Kauf-
mans age was AZ. 1t is stated, as a very
singular coincidence, that Rev. Mr.. Shaior,
who was pastor OF the same church about
80 years ago, fell dead in his pulpit from
apopexy, as be bad concluded the same
line OF the same hymn which Mr.. Kauf-
man read inst before he was stricken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

c. MANHOOD: How Lost, How Restored! just
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The celebrated author in this admirable essay clear
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may be radically cured without the dangerous use of
internal medicine or the application Of the knife ;
pointing out mode of cure at once simple, certain
and cffecual, by means Of which every sufferer no
matter what his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately and radically.
cB-This lecture should I've in the hands OF every
youth and every man In the land.
Sent under seal in plain envelope, to any address
postpaid receipt of six cents or two post stamps
Also Dir. Culverwell's ''Marriage Guide price so
cents. Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. G. KLINE CO.,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

There have beon few more beautiful poems tina
lis written. II was on reading II that George pren
ce said: "one might almost wish to die, II hs kne'
,at 90 beautiful tribute as this would be written
is memory."1
On the bosom OF river,
where the sun Embossed its culver
And the starlight CLEANED forever,
Sailed vessel light and free.
Morning dew-drops hung like mama
On the bright folds Of her banner,
And the rephyrs rose to fan her
Softly to the radiant sea.
AT her prov pilot beaming
In the flush Of youth stood dreaming,
And he was in glorious seeming
Like an angel from above.
Through his hair the breezes sported,
And as on the wave he fioated,
Oft that pilot, angel-throsted,
warbled lays of hope and love-
Through those locks so blithely flowing
Buds Of laurel bloom were blowing,
And his fngers soon were throwing
Music from a Tyre Of gold.
Swiftly down the stream he glided,
Soft the purple wave divided,
And q rainbow arch abided
On his canvas snowy fold.
Anxious hearts with fond devotion
Watched him sailing to the ocean,
Prayed that never wild commotion
Mid the elements might rise.
And he seemed like some Apollo
Charming summer winds teifoliow,
While the water flags oorolla
Trembled to his music sighs.
But those purple waves enchanted
Rolled beside . city haunted
By an awful spell that daunted
Every conner to the shore.
Nightshades rank the air encountered,
And the pale marble statue numbered
where the lotus.eaters Numbered,
And woke to life no more.
Then there rushed with lightning quickness
Ger his face q mortal sickness,
And the dew in fearful thickness
Gathered DER his temple fair.
And there swept dying murmur
Through the lovely Southern summer,
As the beauteous pilot conner
Perished by that city there.
Still rolls onithat radiant river,
And the sun unbinds his culver,
And the sunlight streams forever
On its bosom a. before.
But the'vessel's rainbow banner
Greets no more the gay Savanna,
And the pilots lutte drops mama
On the'purpe waves do more.
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expenditure, but 10 develop thrift and hab'
its of saving, compared with which the
money actually deposited would have but
an insignificant value.-N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-11-21

ELORlDA.
Il From November TO May. Florida is the fayprite
resort for northern people, but its limited hOU caYAc-
ity prevents many from making 1t their water home
who would otherwise do 1t is proposed to huildN
large hotel at some point in the state to meet the re-
qurements Of those who desire superior accommoda-
tions. My experience at the st. james HOTEL Jackson
vile, last winter enables me to speak confidently
the success Of this enterprise For information to
plans, &C., address H. IL. ORYIs,
3tl4 Equinox House, Manchester Vt
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PUBLISHED MONTHLY.
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This Monthly although but recently issued has met
with unprece dented with all classes the
munity Among grand array of subjects of deep in
terest to educators contains accounts Of all the
cent and important discoveries by the most eminent
scientists of England, France, Germany and the Unit
ell States. The new volume CONNIE need in May 1873
and all subscriptions should begin ruth that date
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POWERS INSTITUTE,

VXTINTER Term will begin Dec. /. board or fur
w niahed rooms for self-boBrding on the very low
est terms. ., .
The village Is quiet and free from temptations TO
vice Instruction thorough. Pupils will here md
superior advantages for preparatisn for college, for
teaching, for business, and for music.
Al. SANBORN, A. M, Principal.
Rernardston Mass, oct 20, 1873. 8m30
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To Scientific and Practical Agriculture.
By Henry STEPHENS +. Il. s., Edinburgh and the
late j. p NORTON Professor of Scientific Agriculture
in Yale College, New Haven
Two vols. RoyalOctayo. l600 pages and numerous
engraNings. Price, 81; by mail, postpaid, So
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POETRY.
Nv .uB.uORE.s.u.

There have been few moro beautiful poems than
this written 1t was reading II that George Prem
tice said zone might almost wish to die, II hs knew
that so beautiful tribute this would be written to
hia
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