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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
Farmers Wives Again.

Perhaps Factory Point might furnish a
few more kindlngs, but to tell the truth
thought the fat was in danger of boiling
over, and that, my sister grangers, know, is
apt to produce bad odor. Besides had
an idea that that sort of thing was getting to
be annoying to the editor.
He has manifested an extraordinary dc.
gree of patience already, aud it seems pity
TO try his magnanimity too far. Besides
what is the use ? If anybody can suggest a
remedy for the evil of which we all com
plain,in the name Of humanity let him speak.
But in the mere utterance of complaints
can see little good; and time is too precious
Especially the time Of farmers wile) TO
be wasted.
But perhaps it is not wasted. Agita-
ton is the inaienable right of free people,
aud it may be that this ebulltion is the nee
essary preparation for the coming of that
wisdom which is so much needed to bring
freedom and harmony into the waste places
OF woman's life. know that from many OF
the burdens which press 50 heavily upon her
she might quietly emancipate herself, but
see little prospect that she will do so. Most
women will spend their time aud strength
ruffling and huting and being silly generally,
Just as most men will spend their time and
strength and money and agreeableness il
the use of tobacco.
Nothing short of growth, development
knowledge, will ever wean her from hel
idols. When the truth comes home to her
hat upon her shoulders rests a large share
of tho responsibility of the crime aud disease
aud misery that are in the earth, when {
broader education, more thorough training
and more general information shall hav'
electrified her latent faculties aud fired he
with an honorable ambition, she will think
less of the details Of dress, and thereby free
herself from one branch Of drudgery.
And when the farmers table is furnished
and presided over by an enlightened aud con
scientious caterer she will be free from an
other branch of drudgery; and both she auc
her family will be the better able 10 per
form the many duties from which there car
be no escape. S. A. N.
Factory Point, July3.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
Pleasing a Husband.


One day, as Zachariah Hodgson was 20.
ing to his daily avocations aitcr breakfast,
he purchased fine, large Goldfish and sent
it home with directions to bis wife to have
II cooked for dinner. As no particular kind
of cooking was prescribed, the good woman
well knew that, whether she boiled it or
made it up into chowder, hor husband would
scold her when he came hons. But sho re-
solved to please him fer once, il possible,
aud therefore cooked portions Of il in sew
eral different styles, and with some difficulty
procured an amphibious animal from the
brook and pumped it into the pot. In due
time the husband came home. Some COW
cred dishes were placed on the table and
with a frowning, fault-6nding look, the
moody man commenced the conversation -
"Well, wife, did you get the fish bought p"
ayes, husband"
81 should like to know how you cooked
it. I'll bet anything you spoiled il for my
eating" Takes off the covert 81 thought
so. What in creation possessed you TO fry
It? would as lief eat boiled frog"
"Why, husband, l thought you liked it
best fried"
"You didn't think any such thing; you
know better. L never liked fried fish
Why didn't you boil it3 How stupid !"
"Why, Zachariah, the last time we had
fresh fish, you know, | boiled it and you said
you liked it best fried. But l have some
boiled Also" So saying she lifted the GOV.
er and 10 the shoulders of boiled COD
we're deposited in dish--a sight Of which
! would make an epicure rejoice, but which
} only added to the i'll nature Of her husband
"a pretty dish this !" exclaimed he
"boiled fish chips and pOrridge! If you
, hadn't been one of the most stupid of wo-
mankind, you would have made Il into chow
, der! !"
His patient wife, with a smile, immediate
ly placed tureen before him, containing 90
: excellent chowder. "My dear" said she
t 81 was resolved to please you. There il
+ your favorite dish"
: "Favorite dish, indeed dare say il is Q
S very palatable, wishy-washy mess; woulC
n rather have boiled frog than the whole 10
s of it,"
e This was common expression of his ant
d had been anticipated by his wife, who a
g soon as the preference was expressed, uncov
: cred large dish near her husband, an
is there was bull.frOg of pretentiOus and pug
e nacious aspect stretched out at full length
it Zuchariah sprang from his chair, not q littl
If frightened at the unexpected apparition.
10 "My DEAR" said his wife, in kind, eI
y treating tone, 81 hope you will at length
J. able to make dinner"
re Zacharah could not stand this His SUI
IN ly mood was finally overcome and he bur'
ot into hearty laugh He acknowledged thu
i, his wife was right and he was wrong, an
ID declared that she should never again ha'
occasion to read him such lesson, and
was as good as his word.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
gaoies' department.
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Optics.

On returning home, after an absence Of
several weeks, 1 was surprised to find the
" Ladies' Department" Of the FARMER so
changed. At first no familiar name could
be found, but after time some Of the old
correspondents were discovered in one corner
making verses at each other. | was glad OF
the change for they have made faces at each
other long enough and this looks like re-
Cancellation.
have always enjoyed the poetry Of farm
life much better than the prose, but have
never felt inspired to write either, although
| have attempted both, with nothing like a
flatteriDg result l wonder how many girls
live to the age Of sixteen, never thinking
they have a talent for writing, never feeling
a desire TO write sentimental poetry be.
lieve there are few who will say to themselves
that they are sure they never could have be-
come Fanny Fern or Gail Hamilton, il
they had been given the same advantages,
although they are greatly in debt to those
ladies' for certain compositions" that were
so dreaded at school. OF course l have Q
talent, and it must be that Of looking in al
other peoples windows, to find what makes
them so cheerful and happy inside. Some
times find the classic be translucent, and
then look in at the door, but can you tel
me why [ never see anything bright anC
cheerful think it must be that glass; j
won't let the sunlight 60 in. Now if your
ever get dull, cracked aud broken, get tn
bright new kind aud scrub them until they
reflect bright smiling face. Then don
cover the pretty picture with ugly green cur
tains until some stranger comes to admire II
Let all the little boys and girls in the hous
see it. let father and mother and good, kin
Bridget enjoy ii let the book agents, an,
German peddlers see it as reward for per
severance. Don't for a moment think tina
no one can appreciate it except the ministe
and his wife the tramps that are so annoy
ing would notice and admire it quite 0
much, and it might change the curses o
their lips to benediction. At least it do,
E not improve their disposition, or elevat
yourself to let them see a frownlng face, an
it seems to me we should pity any creatuI
who begs, no matter whether it is FROM n,
cessity or pleasure that he does it. If one
low enough to enjoy such an occupation
should be pitied more than blamed, for
must require long training in a school
vice to reach such state Of indifference. I'll
windows of such q schoolroom must certain
be opaque. Then let us all look to our wi
| dows, and assure ourselves daily that we a
y not preparing any mind to graduate fro
4 such a school at last. Let us be careful n
g to intercept ray of light, however sma
, that might reach some dark chamber al
brighten one little spot EDITH IVES.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

CoNSoIENoE.-He that loses his conscience
has nothing left that is worth keeping.
Therefore, be sure you look at that. And
in the next place look to your health and
If you have il, praise God, and value it next
to good conscience; for health is the sec
Ond blessing that we mortals are capable of,
a blessing that money cannot buy there
fore value it and be thankful for it.
TlzaAk Walton.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

COMFORT.


The day forsakes the beauteous earth,
And night returns to weepi
And laughter leaves the halls Of mirth,-
The gay are gone e sleep.
But moon and stars begsm the sky,
And hopes the longing breast
And though in darkness we may lie,
The heart Of hope Is blest
I would not fade rs fades the day,
Or set when night descends.
But would live and shine for aye,
For thus my soul uptends!
l still have hope TO do a work,
A work Of honest worth.
Let trouble como, l will not shirk
The battlefield Of earth;
For woes may try our strength Of mind,
And prove how much we love;
How much we care for humankind,
And words Of light above!
Then let woe come as clouds Of night,
shall not be alone;
Far off see the morning light,
And duty's golden throne!
W. BRuNroS.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
For the VERMONT FARrER.
NEW ENGLAND.
ny uRs. ". VIZ.


love the bright and sparkling rills,
which grace New Bngland's verdant hills,
/ love her mountains and her wales,
Her rugged rocks and lovely dales.
Her forests beautiful and grand
Can meier be found in other lands,
Whose waving plumes and briEhthued leaves
Nod in the gcntls evening breoSe.
No skies more fAir or people bland
Than on New highlands sunny strand
No fountains limpid stream more cool,
Nor clearer any woodland pool.
some seek home whore orange newers
Bedeck the groves, and folds, and bowersi
And some the sunny south" would name
As one they for their homes would claim.
Some long 10 dwell in foreign climes,
And seek for wealth in golden minssi
But awe 10 me my home with friends,
Where sky and mountain sweetly blend
New England's rocks, New England's ribs,
New EnglAnd's fair and verdaut hillsi
with these no western plains can vis,-
Here let me live. hure let me die.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
For the VERMoNT FARMER.
MY LOVE LIES SLEEPING.

BY GRACE ATHERr0n.
My love lies sleeping gently fold
Above the brow so pale and cold,
o, waken not thy dreamlsss sleep,
Altho' around thee may weep
o, deity weave garland fair
or flowers white and blue-bells rare
o, pluck the flowers the spring loves best,
And place them softly on thy breast
My love will waken never more,
Tho long tread upon LIES shore,
Tho memory can never sleep,
And vigils round me ever keep;
Tho dead, II lives within my heart,
And from my life may never part,
Its presence e'sr shall Be TO me
A safeguard from the ills that be.
And in the forge's whitening glow
It seems TO be thing Of snow,
So pure that angels might enfold
1t with their harps, strung all in gold
o, can they tell me what love means,
Who quickly turn to other scenes'
Give me the love that never dies
That lives beyond the starry skies.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

A simple mode of keeping butter in warm
weather is to set over tho dish containing it
a large flower pot or unglazed earthernware
crock, inverted. Wrap wet cloth around
the covering vessel, and place the whole
where there is q draft Of air.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

Brown stallion, 49, hands high, foaled Aug 3, 1867
by Rysdyks Hambletonian, dam by Daniel Lambert,
by Ethan Allen, out Of Fannie Cook by Abdallah I'd
dam ouakeress, by Young Emperor, by Bridges EN-
peror out Of Cherub, by Abtallah Sd dam by Sir
Charles Thoroughbred son of Duroe), Is limited to
forty mares.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
AuCTIONEER. 500.

Bay stallion, l5l hands, foaed ls7l got by latter
sail, by Rysdyk's lambeltonlan dam lliberna, by
imp CONSERVATION I'd dam Roxana JT, by Amori-
can Eclipse ID dam Roxana, by SIR Arohyi ith dam
Timoleons dam, by imp saltram, is limited to ten
approved mares.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
ARCTuRuS, Ss5.

Bay stallion, l6i hands, ioaled 1867, got by Rysdyks
Hambletonian, dam June, by True Messenger, he by
Texan Jimmy, out of mare by Dogs Messenger, and
he by Liberty by Coriander, son Of Messeng GER out
Vsnge, out Of Young Empress, By Financier.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

TIPTOs, Dec. 3, 1874.
We take great pleasure in informing you OF the sur
prlAngy beneficial results from the use OF your Eng
llsh Remedy. The Cordial Balm Of SyToum and
L0throp's Tonic Pills In Of great Nervous Debil-
ity and Prostitution, by n member Of our family who
had been under treatment by different doctors for
nearly three years past without any apparent benefit
thereffom but your medicines have produced most
wonderful change for the better and the patient now
enjoys comparatively excellent health.
Mas. HARRIET STURGISS.
P.s.-We tell all with whom We are acquainted who
are similarly afflicted to try your medicines.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

A fiirt is fool, who delights in fooing
fools, and the fool who is fooled by such a
fool is the foolishest kind of fool.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
DIAL SIS.

Brown stallion, 10 hands, ioaled June f. 1863 by
Geo NJ, Patchen, out Of Quakeress (pedgree aboye).
Terms Of Paymant-20 per cent. will DO payable at
time Of service, and balance April l. II proves in
foal.
Mares sent for when desired and kept at reasonable
rates AZ owners risk.
For circulars and all matters pertaing 10 tho
MoHisyllle, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
RECENT TESTIMONIALS:

FRKwsBURGH, Nov. ~ 1874.
I have used the Cordial Balm of syricum and Lo-
thrOps Tonic pills as preventive and for the
of ardent spirits aud habtual ntOxioatlon, aRd find
them actually specific In such cases. regard them as
most invaluable medicines and nothing could induce
me to BIO without them. JACOB MESERVE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
NAL VERN FARMS STUD,
MORRISVILLE, VT.
1875.
1875.
TATTERsALL, $50.

The following stallion will make the season of 1875
at Malvern Farms.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
Nervous Prostitution.

II is Of the highest Importance them that individuals
should DO able 70 judge for themselves by their own
feelings IL and TO what extent they attacktd by
this insidlous enemy TO health, comfort and eveR lie
itself II left TO It's unchecked by the early
and prompt application of curative remedies.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

eEto $40 per day Agents wanted All classes Of working
0Jpeope Of both sexes young and DID, make money 81
work for Us, In their localities, during their spare mo-
ments, all the time, than any thing else We oer eu-
poymen that will pay Handsomely for every hours vork fu
once Don't delay. Now Is the tune. Don't look for work or
business elsewhere until you have learned what We oner
q. sTSsoN 4 Co., Portland, Maine
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
Sugars,
Tobaccos
w. L. GOODS.

All of the above goods are WARRANT
ED no BE THE BEST QUALITY IN
THE MARKET, and Will be sold at
THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE FOR
CASH Cali and examine our stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
WHOLESALE AGENTS.

JOHN F. HENRY a CO., New York City.
JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY 4 CO., Philadelphia.
SETH s. HANCE, Baltimore, Md.
WEEKS POTTER, Boston, Mass.
For Sale by Druggists Generally eV-
erywhere.
DR.. LOthrOp may be consulted professionally by
mail free Of charge. Address
O. EDGAR LOTHR0P. ND,
3l-3m li1 Court street, Boston, Mass.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
Nervous Debility,

However obscure the may be which contribute
10 render nervous debility disease 80 prevalent, af-
feeling, II does noarly Of our adult popula-
ton Il IL melancholy fact that day by day, and year
affections from the slightest neuralgia TO the more
grave and extreme forms OF
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16

dealer and grover of mutt trees and we behave pur
ohasers Of his trees rely upon their being exactly
IS no represents Sidney X b. Perkins Pastor Of the
Town Clerk Of dloyeri Il. Mcclellan, Merchant GloV.
eri ]. d. Smith, Postmaster, 6loveri Hiram MoLsl
Ian Glover, President Of the Orleans County Bank
J. L. Dwineu, Furniture Dealer, Glover VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-07-16
VIGOR TO THE MIND.

Removing Morbid sensiblity, Depressions of Spirits
Dementia, and Melaneholia,
Price s2.5O. Large size S.. Each package of the
Cordial Balm contains box of the Tonic Pills.
which may also be had separately at hny cents per
box.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-12
POLITICAL NOTES.

/ Gov. Bard says that nothing but an
interposition of Divine Providence can
prevent Grants reelection next year.
That old third-term rooster ought to con-
slider that Providence is generally on
the side Of the strongest battalions.
An exchange apologizingly asks
Won't somebody invent some kind of
buttonhole for campaign purposes
that will stand the strain OF candi-
dates tingere? Something metallic, that
will stand wear and tear, or better still,
an electrical buttonhole, something that
would make an ottice-seeker feel as
though he mad been struck by lightning
If he touched it?
The N. 7. Times Of the 10th is
authority for saying that Sam Bowles, he
of the Springfield Republican notoriety,
has suddenly broken off his severe fir
tation with Charles Francis Adams,
and now profers his embraces to Sam
Tllden, as the next President of the
United States. Probably Adams is
more to be congratulated than Tilden
by this transfer of affection.
The Pittsburg Post has certainly had
an attack Of political jim-jams. Hear
how he raves:-1f the moneyed
power Of the East succeeds in
capturing the National Conven-
tion, and nominating candidate that
wears the New York uniform, the VESTS
likely to bolt and make another nomina-
ton. This may throw the election into
the House, which Grant will readily di S.
pose of, with Dayonets il necessary, and
the Senate will declare the Republic in
danger, and Grant the President for ten
years. This Is gravely discussed in
certain quarters and will be attempted.
Give him ice-water and soda-water.
The vicksburg Herald talks as a sem
sible Democrat should talk, in view of
the Mississippi election. He says:-
oh, let it not be said In the
future that our victory has been
barren OF goodl Let us SO use
| the blessings that have been
granted us, that all the people OF
this State, OF every age, sex, color, and
race, and of every political creed shall
lhaye cause to rejoice that we have won
this victory. We are now responsible
that Mississippi pursues the path OF
peace and prosperity. She has again
emerged from darkness; so let the glo-
rious light OF her redemption shed its
leffulgence over all the whites and blacks.
THAT all may live In harmony, and blessed
with contentment and prosperity. Then
shall we have indeed won victory
whose glory can never fade.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-12
SHERMAN The HSAGE,0

John Sherman has been to the trouble
Of having himself very thoroughly inter-
viewed, in order to give ventilation to
his views on the currency question. Ev-
erybody knows that what John Sherman
does not know about finance would fill
O very big book; and what he does know
would not fill even a very small
one. He is on the Financial Committee
Of the Senate, and he is quite willing
that everybody should know it; he is
consequently continually volunteering
that information to the public. And yet
he has never been able, in single in
stance, to prepare financial measure
that was not either. rejected by Con-
gress, or that was not, if adopted, fail
ure and an abortion.
Notwithstanding these successive mis-
carriages, Mr.. Sherman is very fond OF
playing the part of financial "Sage" be-
fore the public. Although his financial
unwisdom may be the laughing stock Of
the Senate, yet no one knows better than
himself the Importance of assuming,
before the people, the solemn gravity
of "sir Oracle" and promuigating his
threadbare platitudes under the pompous
Injunction--"Yhen ope my mouth, let
no dog barkp'
All this is most manifest throughout
the two columns of interviewed riga
maro.e that stands conspicuous in a
morning journal. Mephistopheles him
self could not have uttered that much
and said SO little. The scrutiny of a micro
scope would be required to discover
any grains OF wheat in SO many bushels OF
chat. The manner is very wise; the mat
ter is quite otherwise. The most sincere
searcher after an idea thatwould befound
positive, unambiguous, fundamental,
would wade through that sloppy
interview without finding It. Every
thing is coupled with "where'
as,o is predicated upon an sit" 0
asupposing so," or whenever $50 and sc
happens.v The whole '1nterview," in
deed, amounts to just what Senator
Thurman said Of sherman's Resumption
Law in the Senate,-'it omitted every.
thing valuable, and contained nothing
important"
In this flourish OF interviewing yerbi
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-12


HARPERs MAGAZINE for December
comes to our table, with its feast of good
things, in even better form than CON-
mon. Its engravings show fattering
degree of improvements thing that
was not uncalled for. The views In the
article, "Up the Ashley and Cooper"
are of great merit, and of rare beauty;
while the ''article" itself abounds in
charming details of. olden time as well
as Of the present.
That illustrated "Caricature in the
United States," is worth ten years sub
scription to Harper's, as remedy for
the "dismals." Mast had hand in that,
beyond question. "Sunsets Cox shines
again in Legislative Humqrs." One lit
tie item about our old Cincinnati friend,
John Q. Wright, who, as all Ohio well
knows, carried sharp tongue in his
head, is we'll told; where Wright de.
clined to accept challenge to duel
because, as he said, he was 80 near
sighted that he "coudn't tell your honor
from sheep at ten steps,"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-12
A Horrible Story.

We have heard oil very distressing
accident occurring in jackson county,
West Virginia. 1t was at a "house-rais-
ing" AS customary on such occasions,
chickens had been killed by chopping of
their heads. Two little sons of the own
er OF the house to be raised saw the
chickens thus guillotined, and during
the day concluded to repeat the opera
tiop. IL was just at time when the
men were lifting heavy log in its place.
The father, who was holding one end
of the log, casting his eyes towards the
the little fellows, zone Of whom had the
ak raised to sever the neck of his brother,
let go of the log to save the boy, and. it
fell, killing six men, two instantly, the
others living only u few hours. The ak
fell before the father could reach the
scene, severing the neck of the son .
Thus were seven persons hurried into
eternity in twinkling.-Middleport
CO.. News.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-12

A number of persons in Pittsfield,
Mass, chartered a special train to take
them to Won Bulow concert at SPRING
tield. The train was detained, and they
arrived at Springfield only in time to
hear the last piece on the programme.
Won Bulow, being informed Of their dis
appointment, kindly sent for them, and
gave them private concert in his own
room: after the close of the regular per-
formance. 1t was a delicate attention
that speaks well tor the heart of the
great musician. His hands, singularly
enough, always speak for themselves.