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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Suicide Is very common occurrence in
these days Wife murderers, disappointed
lovers, sentimental and moody persons often
fancy that the Creator has made sad mis-
take in giving them existence, and all who
convince themselves that "not to be-" is
better than to be-, whatever be their rea-
sons for so thinking. Wife murderers, who
commit suicide really deserve we'll Of their
fellow citizens for the service they render to
their country, by putting themselves out Of
the way. They save much trouble and ex-
pense TO the state really they relieve it Of
burden and a curse. All breathe more cas-
lily after the fatal shot is fred by the muir
derous suicide into his own brain. We
don't think he makes much out Of it, but the
world does. But we never could quite un-
dSrstaud why disappointed lover Of either
sex, should seek relief in suicide. 1t indi-
Gates a weakness that ought not to be hu-
man, folly that is inexcusable, to say the
least. The world is beautiful and attractive
after all, aud would be SO 10 the suicide as
really as to any other man or woman, if he
does not abuse it. Sin, folly and crime
alone rob this world of its charms, aud lead
their victims to seek relief in death by an
other fearful crime, suicide. But discuss
ion of this subject was no part Of our object
when we took our pen. We designed sim
ply to record the remarkable fact that the
animal world are beginning to initiate the
foolish and wicked habits Of men. Even a
proud aud disappointed rooster is said to
have actually committed suicide. Mr. T. j.
Jose, Cal, tells the sad story, as follows:
=" He purchased several months ago n lot
of fine copple-crowns. which he kept alooI
from his less aristocrntic fowls, in u small
yard. The chief of this family was u large
black bird of an exceedingly naughty dispo-
sition. lie was monarch of all he surveyed
Till week since, when Mr.. Roach procured
n white bird of the same breed and turned il
into the yard among the couple crowns.
| The two male birds Immediately joined bat
tie, which after n gallant display of courage
by both contestants resulted in the defeat
of the black couple. The unsuccessful bird
took its defeat sOrely to heart. In fact life
was no longer worth possessing since honor
had departed. The bird was seen trying &c
kill itself with its own spurs. Not succeed.
ing, it tried to jam its head under gate
but also failed. 1t then flew upon barre
half filled with rainwater, and after carefully
surveying the situation plunged into the
cask. Mr. Roach ran out, and found the
bird with its wings closely folded to its side
its beak open and apparently endeayoring tC
repress the natural struggles Mt self-preser
walton. 1t was speedily rescued from It's
dangerous position, and being beyond recov.
cry was dispatched with IN ax TO fit it fol
the table"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
New Hampshire Board of Agriculture.

This board was organized 10 1870, about
the same time as the board of our own
state. On laying out the plan of opera.
tons, the members decided at once to meet
the people at the local centres and present
plain practical subjects. They have per-
sued that course for FIVE years with continued
and increased interest.
They have this season, already held twenty
meetings in as many different locations.
Some of these meetings have been largely
attended, even by hundreds, while none
have failed to give fair and intelligent au.
diences
This week, on the 2lst and 22d, meetings
were held at Greenville AMI Antrim. The
subjects discussed at these last gatherings
were "Corn aud other Cereals;" Grasses, y
Mauures,' Feeding" Poultry" =" De
serted Homes" p" Esthetic Influences" " Tn,
Future of Agriculture" &c.
The board will hold meetings in B.knap
and STAFFORD, soon, and perhaps few ses
sions at other places, and a two days meeting
February LIST and ID, at Concord, to which
farmers of the state are invited.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
History Of Agriculture. No. 2.

A high appreciation of agriculture seems
TO have been fundamental idea among the
Early Romans The state allotted tract
of land to every citizen, and each landholder
was carefully restricted to the quantity
granted. lie was not to be regarded good
citizen, but dangerous man to the state,
who could not be oontented with seven acres
of land. This would be regarded rather a
small farm by the farmers Of the present
day, and especially when we remember that
Roman acre was about one.third less than
ours. And yet do not many cultivate too
much land2 "a little farm well titled is
the true idea, after all. This small alot.
ment Of about five of our acres to each citi-
zen was, however, only in the early days Of
Home, when her territory was limited
Afterwards, as the nation extended its limits
by conquest, each citizen could hold fifty
acres and, still later, some ambitious farm.
ers occupied as many as 500 acres. But VIC
see plainly the benefits of the Limitation Of
the freehold in the early history Of the
Roman nation. 1t led to careful and exact
mode of culture, and secured large crops
The old Roman had natural love Of agri.
culture. He was proud, as we'll he nigh
be, to be called good husbandman.
History tells Us that Cincinnatus wai
called from the pillow to the battlefield t.
fght for his country, and Cato, 4 distin
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
wATERTowN CATTLE MARKET.


From the Boston Morning Journal Of Wednesday,
Cattle-The market for cattle remains very dull.
offered selling with considerable Indifference. Sup.
plies largely from Chicago by three owners the two
largest held their stock at the opening at grain
higher rates but 10 purpose. IL is useless 10 call
the market any better Inclined rather 10 favor lower
rates o. Leaytt sold "a steers TO @. Sandeson that
weighed 1875 lbs, at 5000 v eWt live weight. VIM
ColWel sold " steers that weighed 49, 800 MS at 6tc
Hathaway swin sold 10 steers average 100 bs At
&c. L. b. Sargent sold pair Of Ave yearolds for $780,
weight 2sO0 lbs. j. o. Sanborn sold IL oxen to Bird
%, To dress 1850 lbs, at 81 69c v N, DIV.
Shoep-With 2776 head only for disposal, or only
North We and sluggish trade, with prices not any
better There were lot Of sheep aud let Of lambs
sold By WIN Kicker, contracted for two weeks ago at
aud So y n, but would not command as much on to-
DAYS market by 10 " ID. NJ. n ShAekett sold lO9
at SIC. l. b. sargent sold 40 sheep, average 70 u.s. at
$40.
Poultry--Mxod lots OF poultry, consisting Of hens
and chickens ut 1850 v ID. Live geese at $50 v head,
or 100 = b.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

1t is said that 0S per cent of the appli-
caDts for free soup at the soup houses in
Montreal are French Canadians.
A bill to reduce postage to one cent per
half ounce on letters has been referred to
the postal committee.
Piper's second trial for the murder Of
Mabel Young comes the first week il Febru-
airy. .... ......
A bill for manhood suffrage /. e., the abol.
ishment of property qualifications, was mega
lived two to one in the Legislature Of the
province Of Ontario last week
Plymouth church has agreed to the &C.
clesiastical council asked for by Mrs Moul.
ton. 1t is to meet the second week in Jan.
uary. The advisory council will be held
tine next week.
A coal.miner named Lee was set upon by
two miners named Dawson aud Eastept, four
miles from Charleston, w. Va, Saturday
evening, and stabbed 33 times. The MUIR
derers are in Jail. .....
At the meeting of the National Board of
Transportation at Chicago last week very
strong resolutions in favor Of the Caughna-
waga canal were passed. Score one for the
enterprising members of the Caughnawaga
company.
| Mr. Bowen has been awarded $1,000 in
his libel suit against the Brooklyn Eagle for
stating that he was connected, years ago,
with a swindlng company organized pro.
fesssdly to search for Capt Kidds treasure.
The Eagle failed to prove its charge.
1t is rumored that nOlie pros will be
entered in the Loader perjury case, and the
further stirring OF the Beocher-Tilton stencil
be left to the churches. Miss Anthony, who
is in Kansas, has refused to come to New
York to be summoned in the case, which
shows her sense.
Dubuque, Ia, furnishes the most revolt
ing case of incest yet in the person Of
Lawrence Schubert, German, who settled
in that city, nine years ago, and was mar
ried to young woman, who has since borne
him two children, but who has proved to be
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.

From the Boston Morning Journal OF Wednesday,
FIour.-The sales have been at 81 % 40 90 for
Western superane 81 7jG5 so for common extras s. so
40 % for Wisconsin extras 50 80 40 rs for Minnesota
sxtrns including choice bakers winter Wheat Ohio.
Indiana and Michigan at So "a @ Illinois at So Is 10
90 and st Louis at 81 40 al bhl, including choice
family brands Southern -four Is duh prices ranging
from 81 IS 40 V Dbl, including common extras and
choice family. Fancy Minnesota brands range from
rs a % Y bbl for common ana choice.
Corn Meal has been IN moderate demand with sales
Rye -four has been selling In small lots at S. 90 20
In Dat meal sales at s625 40 80 for Western, and
IS "a v bbl for a few fancy brands.
Buckwheat ranges frsm So s. a. rs " 100 TBS.
Grain.-rhe sales of new mixed and yellow corn
In Oats the sales of mixed and No white have been
at 45 IN 500 rejected at A a a. and white No at 90
40 65o v bushol; The latter are quite scarce:
In Rye tho sales have been small at 9bc "a 81 Y bush.
Shorts declined to $40 "a 70 ~.
Fine Feed SEQ 40 81 : aud MddlIngs at s22 a % v
ton
In Barley no change prices range from 9oe 20 81 30
Hny.-The marke for Hay is steady, with sales at
s2O N p v ton for Eastern and Northern and COM
mon aud medium grades at SIS "a Is " ton.
ProVIsIons.-Th sales of Pork have been at $40 a
10 90 for prmsi S2l 500 q 10 tor mess and S23@2l 90
beef / atm and in fair demand Sales of mess at sl2
a 70 50 for mess extra mess at and family extra nj
Lard remains the same with sales of Western and city
AZ 1874 40 lie b. including steam anO kettle rendered.
Smoked Hams are selling at - a l3.e v u.
Dres,ed Hogs rapge nom 81 "a DC for Western and
y for city. 80
Prodnee.-The sales have been at % "a SIC for
choice New York and Vermont diaries selected lots
At advance the latter rate and 20 a 300 v h
for to good Western outer ranges from 20 10
300 v h, as 10 quality.
TO quality.
Eggs are armer and have been selling at "a a 35c
p dozen. -
White beans are plenty. and the market ls dull. The
sales of mediums have been at 81 40 "a 80 for choice
and 81 40 40 A for good. Pea beas ut 81 10 20 %
and Yellow eyes at 81 2j v bushe
Potatoes at IS a Coo v hushel for jackson Whites
l56D5Oc for Early Rose aud 40 40 45o for common kinds
Onions range from 81 80 ID 20 " buahel.
Apples are In fair demand, with sales ut 81 20 S75
Cranborrcs range from s. a. lOv Dbl, for country
and Cape.
Poultry IS fair and the prices range from IL %
zoe " h, as 10 quality.
sngar.-Thefe Is a fair demand for sugar and prices
are firm. Refined Sugars, powdered at l0lc, granu
lated at lOl a l0ie aud oOAos crushed at Sl0c h,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION /:

One copy Of the FARMER will be delivered to any
single subscriber postage prepaid, at any post office
in the United States or Canada for 90 per year and
in clubs OF four at sl75. This is at least Om
twenty-five to seventy-ave cents cheaper than any
other agricultural paper Of similar character which
can claim equal merit And very many Of our patrons
insist land shall not contradict them that there Is
difference in quality, in favo of the YER
MONT FARMER, than in price, for the farmers Of
this latitude.
Any person sending us the names Of twenty yearly
subscribers at club rates. is entitled to extra copy
to be sent to his own or any other address, and to one
dollar in cash.
The papers for club need not all be sent to the
post Office but to any point desired In the United
States Canada required that subscriptions
in clubs should commence at the same time. Let the
agent send us. at least four names at Grs that we
may know that he is acting in good faith in getting up
a club After this, one or names may be sent in
at time at club rates, by the same person, II the
money accompany the order. When twenty names
have been secured, extra copy will be sent, and
one dollar may be reserved. In such the agent
should repeat tho of the club, the amount of
money sent each time, and the dates for the conve
nisnce of the publisher The extra copy and the dol
lar allowed the club agent designed for cOmpensa
ton for trouble and for pos age and money order foes
Club subscribers may be new or old all require
Is She requisite number of and amount Of money
THE FARMER was among the arst Of country
papers to adopt the cash systsm which the times
to demand This system is based upon the idea that
dollars worth should be returned for every dollar
paid by the subscriber and II this dollar is paid in
advance the publisher will he better able to return
the dollars WORTH with interest and real profit TO the
subscriber The credit system Is always attended by
losses, the probable amount Of which must no esti-
mated and added to the subscription price of the
paper. Hence promptpAying subscribers are com
PEELED to make good the loss Of their delinquent
nsghbSr. This unjust but IL is the fact in all
cases where the credit system Is adopted,
Prepayment, therefore, implies a smaller sum to bs
paid and is really benefit to the subscriber to
the publisher. II is the only true economy In either
case. When the time expires for which payment has
been made, the paper stops coming and the subscriber
knows, at all times, Just how he stands with the
newspaper man. and il reminded when he should
his subscription. Now, friends, subscribe for
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
VERMONT FARMER

just such medium for the farmers and business men
OfvermOnt and Now Hampshire land all New Eng
land) as we have described profitable and needed
Whether we may claim to have boen successful in
efforts must leave it to patrons to decide; and
just what they may reasonably expect for the coming
year may be predicated by an examination Of the
current numbers of the FARMER for the last two
three months, only we hope to improve with evory
weeks Issue.
We much interested and desperately in earnest
in work. We have, as 1t seems to us made every
possible arrangement for the successful management
Of the paper Tho agricultural, literary and grange
departments conducted by separate and expo
riencod editors, who ambitious to meet the
tatons Of their intelligent readers and will spare
time or pains to give them the best paper they are
able to make from week to week.
The paper will be free from all Objectionable articles
and advertisements non-partiIan in politics and rel
gion and heightened and outspoken all moral and
practical subjects.
The wives and daughters in the homes which the
FARMER visits have interest in these matters, and
hence page is set apart for themi and the young
will not be forgotten in discussions Of the live
topics of tho day. In word, the FARMER, we hope,
will be an educator, and welcome visitor for the
whole family, wherever COOS. Not all readers
are farmers and not all farmers grangers but
think enough of variety will be found in each issue to
interest and profit all classes.
We have not only noble corps Of contributors Of
which any paper may we'll be proud, but large
Der Of intelligent readers; and many of them reside
scrptions for the coming year. that we may be able to
do stl more for the elevation Of the paper and the
interest of our patrons.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

" Nevada has passed law forbidding any
person practising MS n physician in that state
who has not practiced medicine there for
five years, or does not hold diploma from
an established medical college,"
All right, now let her pass a law forbid.
ding any person being employed as teacher
in the public schools who has not been thor.
oughly educated for the important business
There is just as much prOPriety in practising
medicine without studying the causes. nature
and remedies of disease, as there is in teach
lag without normal instruction. "TC
teach, says Charming, whether by wore
or action, is the greatest function on earth.
And yet majority of all our teachers hav'
had little or no special preparation. Th
is all wrong
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Of our national life, that this will be the
most splendid exhibition the world has ever
seen. Well may we regard il as the crown
ing feature Of century full Of stirring
events, and as evidence Of the triumph Of
our own country over oppression, bigotry aud
ignorance. Aud We may congratulate our.
selves and our countrymen that our lines
have fallen upon the centennial year OF our
countrys existence. Three generations will
pass of the stage before another shall he
celebrated. Not one Of the busy thropp
taat will witness this exhibition, or read the
current news Of this years history, will live
to see another centennial And what Of the
next hundred years of American life and
dcstiDyP Who can tell2 The Christian
patriot coutemplates that future with anx.
ious soicitude. He knows that this future
is full Of peril, but still he hopes that in the
coming struggle between ignorance aud big
otry on the one hand aud intelligence aud
freedom on the other, the latter will prevails
that truth and Righteousness and public vir.
tue will gain such control over private an,
public affaias that the nation will weathe
the storm aud rise to position of greatnes
and usefulness not yet dreamed Of, even b
visionary men.
But we must remember that our position
is also one of great responsibility. Fac
citizen is sovereign in this country. Upo
his character and conduct therefore depend
the destiny of this great nation.
With the compliments Of the season W
greet our readers, aud ask again their odr
GRAFTON in the important work Of the open
|
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The late cold snap" with thermometer
at "a below zero in the sun had an ex-
celleut effect, aud if this was the only result,
we might wish it would continue all winter.
1t is stated that last week Friday night was
so cold in New York city, that there was
not case of grand or petit larceny, felony,
manslaughter. murder, assault and battery
or misdemeanor, brought before the TOmbs
Police Court on Saturday morning. The
occasion was commemOrated by presenting
to the presiding judge pair of white kid
gloves. This is the first instance We ever
knew of freezing out crime.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
MARKDrs.
81. .JOhns6Wrv Market.

THURSDAY, Dec 81.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter, new tubs CT halls choice % n 3Oc v h.
Eggs fresh, dozen, 3jc.
Beans, common white $500; hand picked $3.50.
Oats 5Oc v bu.
Potatoes, 400 v hu.
Beef, dressed weight, a sc v ID.
Veal, live weight, sc v 10.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried Apples, sliced, l5c " n strung, lie.
MOlasses, q gallon, 75c.
SiTup, silver drip SIOO.
Sugar, refined C. lie; extra G. llc granulated II &c.
0aions, 81 one busheI.
Kerosene, DOC v gallon.
Corn, 900 " bu f...
India Wheat, 100 v bu.
Mcal, 81 40 9Oc Y bushel.
Feed $500 v 100 tbs.
Bran, Sl.7j " 100 ms.
Flour, common, $500 good family, S7i best, ss25
Rye Meal, unsfted, &c " n.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The board of agriculture meeting at Iras-
will begin with morning session, Tuesday
January II. 1t is expected that Mr. G,
Horace Hubbard, the agricultural editor of
the FARMER will be present and other men,
bers of the board will arrive during the day.
Each session will be speciality. Wedues-
day afternoon will be the butter session
Wednesday evening DR. Cutting of Luuon-
burgh will give an illustrated lecture. We
hope there will be a full attendance and
farmers will come prepared to ask questions
and talk.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The New York Sun publishes a note from
the president Camp No IL, P. o. s. of A."
in which the writer says that "the secret
order known as the Patriotic Sons of Amer
lea : in New York and Pennsylvania alone,
numbers 125, 900 to 10000 aud enough in
other states to elect Grant again to the
Presidency, provided he will accept the
nomination" What will the politicians
do about il?
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Farmers are liable to have rheumatism.
Aud why should they not, with their habit
of wearing wet clothing, and otherwise ex-
posing themselves, after great exertion ?
And they do not keep their skin in clean,
healthy and vigorous condition. This Is
another cause Of rheumatic difficulties. II
those who till the soil would take care of
themselves, they would be the most healthy
and vigorous people in the community.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
1870. 1870.
THE VERMONT FARMER
1870.
FOR THE
CENTENNIAL YEAR.
FOR THE

THE Centennial comes only once in hundred
years and hence two out of evory three generations
pass Of the stage without the sight OF the stirring
scenes when We about TO witness. The nation lie
already alive with the spirit Of &C. and earnestly pre-
pairing for the great exhibition each class Of citizens
for their own special department And none can be
moro interested this affair than farmers for agrcul-
turS Is the pride and glory Of America.
1t is specially important therefore, that every fam
lily shall, this year, have live and able weekly
paper Of his own paper that brcathes the spirit Of
the times and is ready 10 share tho labor which the
year has imposed upon the country And the aborng
classes need an agricultural paper and home paper,
and paper that is made con the ground" and made
by the ntollige and entorprsng farmers themselves
telling and theoriEing agricultural paper pub
shed in the great city is what the farmers Of New
England need Such paper is not the best instructor
for them.
Every farmer should study his own business with
care and earnestness men in other avocatlons and
professions study theirs. And nowhere can they
study SO eectually as on their own soil and 10 their
own climate and in no way so we'll by the aid Of
home paper ably conducted for their special benefit.
Such paper becomes a profitable medium Of ex-
change, through which in d nerent sections in
different circumstances, may compare experiences and
note or failure the result Of their efforts.
Again, good home agricultural paper tends to
facilitate division of labor and thus not only to
secure greater skill and efficiency in every department
Of farming Industry but to impart the knowledge that
each has gained by special study TO every other POr
instance, ono man has given his attention largely to
manuring and filling the soil another 70 stock-rais-
ing third to dairying and fourth to fruit culture.
Now, each of these departments has been made a
speciality for study and experiment by those who have
devoted themselves to this pursuit. HIS acquired
knowledge and skill reported, from week to week,
In their home paper and all Its readers may learn to
do what others have done, much more than any one
class could have done for themselves All must see
the force of this argument And here bog leave to
suggest that our constant aim is to mako the