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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
Patrons or HMsOandrU.


Officers OF the National Grange.
DUDLEY W. ADAMS, Master, Waukon, Iowa
It. A. THOMPSON, Lecturer, Piainview, Mimi
Executive Committee.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Washington. d. G..
D. WYATT AIKEN, Cokosbury, s. O..
H. sHANkLAND, Dubuque, Iowa
Vermont State Grange.
+. p. COTTON, Irasburg, Master.
n. L. hoy 81, JOhnsbury, Secretary.
q. J. BELL East Hardwiok Treasurer
j. H. Crosby, st. Adams, Agent.
Executive COMMITTEE. E, P Cotton, Irasburgh T..
l.. Hoyey st. Johnsburyj ]. II. Hastings, Waitsled
Lawrence Brainard ST. Albansi z. Il. Jameson, lras-
burghi s. IL. ROwell, PeachRm.
0RGAMizISG DEPurIEs,-L. H. Griswold, North Hyde
Park d. II. Boyden Waitsheld; w. II. MoAlster,
West EnosbuTghi Jonathan Lawrence, Passumpsici T..
Il. Jameson, lrasburgh.
81 Next session at Charleston, S. c., Wednesday
February 3, 1875
Mr.. Bcyden will lecture at Sadawga
Springs next Monday evening.
Independent Grange meets tomorrow
evening. Members are all requested to be
present
Orleans County Council will meet with
Clyde Grange, West Charleston, Saturday
at 10 o'clock.
There is to be special meeting of Wide
Awake Grange for initiation and other bust
ness Saturday, Nov. rs, at o'clock z. NJ.
Sunny Side grange was organized at ia
maica, Nov. II, by d. Il. Boyden.
Il. \. RUSSELL Master.
e. Il. Wellman, o, WIN. A. Boyle L.
Albert Sturgls, 3. VIM. Parsons, A. \.
Henry Clay ton,C. David Twitchell, r.
Jerry Howe, Sec. John Amsden, q. X.
Mrs. VIM. A. Boyle, Ceres, Mrs Wm, Parsons, Y.
Miss Mary Olioward, +. Mrs. Il. r. Russell, L. A. s
Deputy Boyden organized Olive Branch
Grange at Rockingham, Nov 10.
HENRY A. ADAMS, Master
Morton q. Roundy, o. Simon M. Allbee, l..
Oscar StOWell s. Richard @, Green. A. q.
Henry N. Weston, Sec. Charles Willard, a. X
J. r.. Rollins t. Mrs. ii. ~ Weston, Ceres.
Mr. ;; NJ Allhee, p. Miss Mary J. Wiley, LAS :
Mrs. NJ. q. ROundy, +.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
Temperance Lecture.

MRS. KENT MASON (neice Of DR. Newell Mason)
will deliver her lecture upon the Great Awakening5
In this cause Sunday evening Nov 22 1874, under the
auspices Of Temple Of Honor" No. in Town Hall,
vice, request Is extended the different churches 10
hold evening services one hour earlier All are iuvt-
cd to attend, and doubtless Mrs NJ will draw full
house. This lady will also speak at West Concord in
the afternoon, and at lyndon NnturdnY awning.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

disperso and retire peaceably 10 their respective
Rbodes within twenty days from this date, and here
after 10 submit themselves TO the laws and constituted
authorities Of said Statei and invoke the aid and CO.
operation of all good citizens thereof TO uphold law
and preserve the public peace.
In witness whereof / have hereunto set my hand
ana caused the seal Of the United States to be Affixed
Done at the city Of Washington this twenty-second
day Of May, in tho year of our Lord ono
tsEAL1 thousand eight hundred and seventy three
ana oil the independence Of the United States
ofAmerica the ninety-seventh.
BY tho President,
j, q. BANCROFT DAVIS,
Acting Secretary Of State.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
No. 3.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas by the Act of Congress approved March .,
1871, providing for National Celebration of the Ono
Ilundredth Anniversary of the independence Of tho
United States by the holding OF international Ez
hbiton of Arts, Manufactures, and products of the
Soil and Nine in the city of Philadelphia in the year
eighteen hundred and seventysix, it is provided
follows;
THAT whenever tho President shall be informed by
the Governor Of the State of Pennsylvania that pro-
vision has been made for the erection of suitable
buildings for the purpose, and for tho exclusive
troll by tho Commission herein provided for of the
proposed Exhibition the President SHALL through the
Department Of state make proclamation of the same,
setting forth the time at which the Exhibition will
OPEN and tho place ut which it will he held; and he
hall communicate to the Diplomatic Representatives
of all nations copies of the same together with such
regulations may be adopted by the Commissioners,
for publication in their respective countries'
And whereas Ills Excellency the Governor of the
said state OF Pennsylvania did the twenty. fourth
day Of June, 1873 inform that provision has been
made for the erection of said buildings aud for the
cuseve control by the Commission provided for in tho
SAID act of the proposed Exhibition;
And whereas the President Of the United States Cen
tennia Commission has officially informed Of the
dates liked for the opening and closing Of the said Ex-
hibition, and the place at which it is to be held
GRANT, President of the United States Of America,
in conformity with the provisions of the Act of Con-
gress aforesaid do hereby declare and proclaim that
there will be held at the city of Philadelphia, in the
State of Pennsylvania, International Exhibition of
Arts, Manufactures, and Products OF the Soil and Mine,
to DO opened on the nineteenth day of April, A ID.
eighteen hundred and seventysX and to be closed on
the nineteenth day OF October, in the same year.
And, in the interest of peace civilization and do
nestle and international friendship and Intercourse
commend the celebration and exhibition to the people
of tho United States and in behalfo Of this Govern.
ment and people, cordially commend them to all
nations who may be pleased to take part therein.
In testimony whereof have hereuntO set my hand,
Done at the city Of Washington this third day
of july in tAe year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred aud seventy three, and Of the independence
SEAL i. S. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary Of State.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
A DESIRABLE ADVERTISING MEDIUM,

that good rates DO obtained for what adVertis
ing does print though the greater part of the paper
IL alloS with matter for tho benefit Of IL readers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

Recent reports show that the average rate
Of fire insurance in Prussia is 20 cents for
800, against 81 cents in the state of New
York
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

BI THE PRESIDENT or THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, satisfactory evidence was given me on the
18th day Of September current, by the Marquis do
Noailles Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
Tertiary from the French Republic, that and after
the first day of October next merchandise mpO rted
into France in Vessels Of the United States from what
country will he subject to other duties
posts than those which shall bo collected upon NOR
chandse imported into France from countries of its
origin, from any other country in French vessels
Now therefore, be it known that /, ULYSSES S.
GRANT, President Of the United States of America,
by virtue of the authority vested in mo by law do
hereby declare and proclaim that and after the first
day Of October next, SO long merchandise imported
into Franco ia vessels of the United States whether
from tho countries of Its origin from other countries,
shall DO admitted into the poris of France on the
terms aforesaid, tho discriminating duties heretofore
lowed upon merchandise imported into the United
States In French vessels either from the countries OF
its origin from any other country, shall DO and are
discontinued and abolished.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my hand.
and caused the seal Of the United States 10 be Affixed
Done az the city Of Washington this twenty second
day OF September in the year of our Lord ono
rsP,r thousand eight hundred and seventy three,
'H and Of the Independence of the United states
Of America the ninetyeighth.
BY the President
j. q. BANCROFT DAVIS,
Acting Secretary Of State.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, IS. In
Probate Court held at the Probate office in st. Johns
bury within and for said District, the 10th day Of
November, A. ID. 1874.
An instrument purportng to be tho last will and tes
lament of James Segen late of Waterford in said dis
trct, deceased being presented to Court for probate
IL is ordered by said Court that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at session Of said Court
to be held at the probate office in ST. JohnsbuTy the
9TH day OF December, A. d. 1874 and show cause ii
any they may have against the probate Of said will :
for which purpose II is further ordered, that copy Of
the record of this order he published three weeks
eesayely in the Pernont Farmer printed at StJohns
bury, previous to said time appointed for hearing,
By the Court, attest,
HENRY FRENCH Register.
true copy OF Record Attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District IS. In
Probate Court held at the PrOpate Office in t.Johns
bury, in said district the 18th day of November,
A. ID. ls74i
William Cassidy, Admin istrator upon the estate
of ALMINA WHITEHALL late of RYEGATE,
in said district deceased presents his admins
tratOn account for examination and allowance, and
makes application for decree of distribution and par
titOn Of the estate of said deceased.
Whcreupon, II Is ordered by said court that said
count and said application be referred to session
thereof to be hold ut the Probate Office in said ST.
Johnsbury, the 7th day of Docr, A. ID. 1874, for
hearing and decision thereon. And il is further
dered that notice hereof be gwen TO all persons inter
ested by publication of the same three weeks success
lively in the VERMONT FARMER, a newspaper published
at ST. JOhnsbury previous said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear ut said time and place.
and show cause, II any they may have, why said
count should not be allowed, and such decree made
Hy the Court, attest,
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
A true copy of record, attest
HENRY FRENCH Register.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

The Farmer Will Invariably stop
whom tho time paid for expires SO you do not like
you will need 10 DO at no trouble to get rid oft.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
FOR SALE.

fine large building lot on Portland Street also
house and lot at Fairbanks Village. Inquire Of
N p BOWMAN
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
LYNDON LITERARY INSTITUTE.
When You get up a Club

Make 1t large you can. The moro subscribers
there are sent in the more will the publisher be
uraged TO put forth additional exortions to mako
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
EVERY MAN
WHO SENDS TEN NAMES and $3.50, or 81 .65 EACH,
WILL RECEIVE
The Farmer u Year Free !
For his trouble
Tenement to Rent.

A good tenement in house corner of Portland and
Elm streets, Summervle-siX rooms For further
particulars enquire on the premises or Of
CARLTON FELCH
n HEDGES HEDGES! q
have quantity of seed of Scotch Hawthorn for
sale at the following prices Per bushel, $780, BUSH
Si.2j; peck S22j. Any who has seen u
Hawthorn Hedge with its snowy blossoms scarlet
berries, cannot fail TO appreciate this opportunity.
Directions with every package Unsurpassed for
fencing yards, lanes, roads, &C.
A. NJ. HIBBARD, North Hero, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

100 coarse wool Sheep and Lambs, % of the Lambs
halfblood Cotswold Cotswold Buck Lamb. Also
pair Durham two-years-old Steers, and | good five
years-Old Horse. JOSEPH DOW.
NOrrisville Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
Sheep For Sale.

have n few Cotswold Sheep TO spare Persons wish
ing for such will find it for their interest 10 examine
sheep and prices. A. ID. ARMS.
East Montpelier. Vt, Nov. 9, 1874.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
Tenement to Rent.

hrstrato downstairs Tenement may be had by
good family, until April /, at very low rate. Rooms
largo and rery pleasant Waterford water. A tp-top
chance. Inquire at once at tho
FARMER OFFICE
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

Additional articles Of agreement between the Post
Department of the Uuted States of America and the
Post Department Of the German Empire, establish
countries.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

We understand that some efforts have bee n
recently made, looking to repeal of the
law which oxempts new manufacturing en-
terprises in Vermont from taxation for a
specified period. And it is stated that these
efforts are stensibly made in the interest OF
the farmers of tho state on the plea that
there is uniairness in eXomptlng manufac-
turing enterprises from taxation, while tho
farming interest recelYesl no exemption
Montpelier Journal.
We do not believe the farmers of YER
mont favor any such move. The more
manufacturers we have here, the larger ur
home market, and the less freight we shall
have to pay to..get our produce to the con-
sumner. We favor the idea of encouraging
home industries, and that is what is done by
exempting new manufacturing enterprises
from taxation for the first few years. Now
let US have another law which shall simply
use the farmer as we'll as we are using the
manufacturer. Let those acres Of land n
our state which produce the highest yield of
farm lprOduots. be exempted from taxation.
Thei poorest as we'll as the richest might
take advantage Of such law, which would
in reality simply pay alpremium on the best
ystem Of 10 Utilization.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
ORLEANS COUNTY.


b.. Chase, Jay, has snapped farms
with MIR. Mcclure, of New York.
We are glad to hear that the health of
Mr.. L. N. Cushman, of Irasburgh, is improv-
ing.
Sydney Perkins has bought the Percy
farm, at Newport Center, Of Peter COnnal,
for S2500.
S. d. Butler has rented his farm in Jay
to j. McAllister for one year. lie gives
possession Immediately.
The Bloomington Patrons are selling salt
for 6S to 20 cents per bushel Corn, high
mixed, was quoted at Is cents in Milwau-
kee, Wis, Monday.
Mrs Nj. l.. Twilight, of bloomington, fell
on the door step Wednesday morning last
and broke both bones Of her leg just above
the ankle.
The interest Of the estate of the late
Charles Cummings in the village residence
owned by him aud lothian Cummings at
West Charleston has been sold to Timothy
Holt, of Derby, for 1920.
A king.bolt to wagon of T. b. Piper
flew out while he was driving in Browning
ton last Wednesday morning, precipitating
himself and lady-Flora WIight-upon the
frozen ground, severely bruising both.
Oscar Baldwin, Of Barton Landing while
driving team TO Island Pond the other day
had a fit and fell from the wagon to the
frozen ground, cutting and bruising him Sc
verely about the head and shoulders.
Clyde Grange, West Charleston, has just
received some goods. Their tea is 20 cents
cheaper and is better in quality than they
could get it at home; their salt is 35 cents
cheaper than they can get in town. They
have ordered car load of wheat for feed
thinking it cheaper than corn.
As Leroy Brainard was driving past Hi
ram Walcott's at West Charleston with a
team in which were himself Mrs. A. j..
Wilson, and two children, the horse became
frightened at ditch dug for water logs. and
threw out the whole party. The buggy was
demolished but the party escaped serious in-
jury.
Last week Tuesday night, a company Of
boys and girls went to party at Charles
Sawyers, in Lowell, with a double team.
On arriving ut the house, they forgot to say
whoa, and the horses went On into the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
N d n HC h

Whereas my wife, Phebe J. Winslow, has left my
abode without Just cause prOvOcation this to
fifty all persons not TO trust her my account,
shall pay debts of her contracting after this date
LEWIS WINSLOW.
Newark, VT, Oct 81, 1874.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

Eo1- SaIc.
SHORT HORNS, SHEEP AND SWINE.
Two thoroughbred red roam Bull Calves, months
old or thoroughbred CowSn calf by Green Mount
ain Prince IL 25s who received first premiums this fall
ut State and Washington County Fairs; Webb South
Down Sheep, or Rams and few Ewes Alse, Po-
land China Hogs from 10 weeks TO one year old, of
either sex. Young sows in pig For further paTteu-
lars, prices and pedigrees, address
q. X. GRAY,
East Montpelier VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
For Sale.

HOsRINs' IMPROVED BUTTER CARROTS. l
have quantity of the above excellent carrots which
will sell for so cents per peek boxed and delivered
at tho express Office. W. L. SWEET.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, Oct. 90
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

forenoon, tho agent received large number
Of orders for goods to be shipped to tho va
rious oranges in the southern part ofthe state
represented in the convention. PATRoN.
Moo. IL.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
No.
A PROCLAMATION,

BH THE PRESIDENT or THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
LANIOILLE COUNTY.

"Spunky Lamoile" is ahead again. This
time she get supreme court judge.
Frank Butler, Of Cambridge, caught
sable in mink trap last week Thursday
The skin measured 81 inches in length.
The fall term OF Stowe graded school
closed last Friday with a grand exhibition
in the evening.
A grist aud fouring-mill is to be erected
at the Boro on the old mill site. We have
long had ga dam by a mill site but no mill
by dam site. "-Cam5ridQe Cor. Citizen.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20
state NIescs.

The committee on the state prison report
that institution in a shameful conditi on,
particularly as to its beds.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-11-20

A party rowydishly disposed attempted to
charivar Mr.. Giles Sowles, merchant at AL
burgh Springs, Saturday, tho 7th, because
he had not "stood treat" in honor of his re-
cent marriage, according to their notions.
The result was that one of them, named
Niles, received a charge of shot in the back
OF his head, when the others took to thire
heals ... ...
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-08

In the evening the committee held con,
sultatiOn Of about two hours, and at its
conclusion visited the residence of Beecher
where they remained closeted until a late
hour. There will be no session tomorrow
evening.
CaIhaFine BeeeEeF Relieves Her
Mind.
The following will appear tomorrow:
To the editor Of the Tribune: Sir-Until
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-08
Condensed kilograms.

Evansville briefly reports several build
ings burned by lightning in the country
Yesterday morning.
Michael Reese, Of San Francisco, sues
the California Pacific road for seven mil
lion dollars. ..---
Twenty-Five bodies in all have been re-
covered from the mail boat disaster.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court expresses
some doubt concerning its original juristic-
ton in the big railroad suit, and deeis-
ion. win not he reached for 4 week
st. Louis is Mortified over the mysterious
murder, ia a wagon running along the
streets, of a young woman, who after
twelve wears Of married life left her hus-
band for a broshel three months ago.
Three horse thieves were lynched at
Ozark, Ark, Tuesday night.
Tie soldiers national reunion at Cald-
well. o., Sept. Is, will he addressed by
Cows. Allen Hendricks, GrOsveuor Hart
ranit and Dix, as well as Gen. G.. W. Nor
can and Boston COTbett.
James Straden, OF Terre Haute, shot his
some MORALLY yesterlay-trOuble about a
woman.
St. Louis wants anOthar big bridge down
At Carondelet.
A railroad conductor was arrested at
Buffalo yesterday for embezzling tickets, Of
which 1000 were found in his trunk.
The investigation into the assassination
of Marshal PIm Of Spain duplicates fifty
persons.
The French Foreign Minister categori-
cally denies all the German charges of con-
niyance with the Carlists
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-08
LIGHrNING AND IT'S FREEKs.

The great destruction to life and
property IN various parts Of the country
from the effects of lightning during
the past two or three weeks, has served
to give an additional interest to the
study of the phenomenon of electrici-
ty. Never, says the NeIv York World,
has there appeared TO be a greater
disturbance Of the electrical equilibri-
um, and certainly the freaks of the
subtle fluid were never so inexph-
cable. If the reports we have re-
ceived are correct, many of the build
ings which have been struck by the
''thunderbolts'' were provided with
rods, and several Of the persons who
have been killed ormaimed by the light
ming were knocked out of feather beds,
where, in accordance with the tradition,
they had taken themselves for safety
In the light Of these facts we have been
criticised because we held to the be-
lief that no building had ever been de-
stroyed when properly protected by
conducting rods. That scores of build
ings provided with rods have been
struck by lightning everybody knows,
but that thousands of buildings
are at present provided with
rods that are worse than useless
everybody, perhaps, does not know.
Iron and copper are always better
conductors Of electricity than wood,
and the fact that the current some
times leaves the metallic rod and takes
the wood only proves that something
has been put in the way to obstruct its
course. A metallic rod, to be sure pro-
lection, must be a perfectly unbroken
one. its lower end terminating in the
earth in such a manner as TO allow the
charge to be given off freely and IN
simultaneously. Probably if all the
hghtning-rods in the country were IN
spected, not more than one in ten would
be found in perfect order. Most OF
them are put up in pieces, the connec-
tons being very defective. 1t takes but
a short time for the iron tOrust andfOrm
a coating around the joints or links, and
as soon as that is done the rod becomes
worthless, and not only is it rendered
worthless-it positively becomes dan
gerous. The point and all the upper
part Of the rod, down to here the de-
feet occurs, is an attraction for the
lightning. If a thunder-cloud passes
near by, aud a current of electricity
descends the rod, it is suddenly checked
when it reaches the break, and 1t rs
then obliged TO tear its way through
the side Of the building. A defective
rod is apt to bring current into a
building which, but for the rod. would
have gone IN another direction, and
that building which IS provided with
rods suffers more if struck, than one
unprovided with rods" eg