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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
SAMUEL THORNTON's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court, holden
CALEDONIA DrsTRIcr s. s. at the Probate Office In st
Johnabury, on the goth day OF November, A. d. 1875
Henry s. Tolman, administrator upon the estate OF
Samuel Thornton, late Of HaTdwek, In said district
deceased makes application 10 said Court for license
sontng that said sale Is necessary for the payment Of
tho debts Of said deceased ard charges Of admniSR
tlOn.
Whsrsupon, II Is ordered by said Court that said
application come under consideration and he heard
che eig hteonth day OF Deoember A. ID. 1915 at the
Probate ONCE In st JohnAburyI and II Is further
ordered that all persons Interested be notified hereof
by publication Of notice OF this application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Farmer printed at st JohnsbuTy before said time Of
hearing that they may appear at said time and place
ana n they cause object thereto. BY the Court.
Attest HENRY French, Register. true copy OF
Teoord.-Attest, HRNRr FRENcH, Register.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
1879. 1870.
THE VERMONT FARMER
1870.
1879.
FOR THE
CENTENNIAL YEAR.
FOR THE

TUE Centennial comes only once in hundred
years, and hence two out Of every three generations
pass on the stage without the sight OF the stirring
already alive with the spirit Orc and earnestly pre-
pairing for the great exhibition leach class Of ossns
for their own special department. And mono can be
interested this siAir than farmers for agricu-
turo lie the pride and glory ofAmerics.
specially important, therefore, that every FAM
lily shall, this year, have a live and able weekly
paper Of his own paper that breathos the spirit Of
the times and Is ready 10 share the labor which the
year has imposed upon the country And the laborng
classes need agricultural paper and home paper,
and paper that is made "On the ground" and made
by tho Intelligent and enterprisng farmers themselves.
storytelling and theoriring agricultural paper pub
shed In The great city is not what the farmers Of New
England need Such paper is not the bOst instructor
for them.
Every farmer should study bis own business with
and sarnestness, in other avocatlons and
professions study theirs And nowhere they
study effectually their soil and In their
own climate, aud in way SO we'll Al by the aid Of q
home paper, ably conducted for their special benefit
Such a paper becomes a profitable medium Of sx
change through which 10 di srent sections or In
different circumstances, may compare experiences and
note success failure, the result Of their Efforts
Again, . good home agricultural paper tends tC
facilitate division Of labor, and thus not only &c
secure greater skill and efficiency in every department
Of farming industry, but to impaTt the knowledge tina
each has gained by special study TO every other. FO
instance one man has given HE attention largely u
mAnurinE and filling the sOi another 10 stockrniu
Ingi third to dairynE and fourth to fruit culturs
Now, each Of these departments has been made
speciality study and experiment by those who hav
devoted themselves TO this one pursuit. HIS acquire
knowledge and skin are reported from week wesk
In their home paper and all It's readers may learn
do what others have done, much than any on
class could have done for themselves. All must Sc
the force Of this argument And here we beg leave
suggest that our constant aim is to make tho
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

does not remember how often even Mr. VIII
son was assaulted by the partisan press. His
actions we're condemned and bis motives i'm.
peaehed But as soon as death had stricken
him down AZ the capital the nation was 10
mourning; not voice was heard, nor
word spoken or written, except in his praise.
Now suppose the epithets which had been
used by the press Of the country for the last
month in denunciation Of Mr. Wilson's pri.
vate and public conduct had been collected
and published on the day following his
death, It would have produced a general
shock all over the nation. In his life unjust
rancor and partisan tsunts were tolerated I;
siuce his death, only extrayagaut panegyrics.
As we read the glowing tributes Of praise
lavished over the grave Of our departed
statesman, we can but regret that he could
not have enjoyed these sweets Of praise while
living. But was not his life just as com.
mendable then as nOw2 Why then speak
i'll of him when living and praise him when
dead2 Indeed, "the grave covers every de
fect-extiuguishes every resentment" Yet
is all this quite right7 Is il becoming e
heap upon our public men this wholesale
abuse while they live to serve the country, aut
this unqualified eulogy as soon as they die
Would it not DO better simply to appreciate
them both living and dead, and to rende
them both praise nd censure according L
their real merits7
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

In consequence Of close hard labor during
this time she became broken down physi.
Cally, losing all the buOyaney Of girlhOOd
and becoming mOman when she should have
been child, and remaining in after life unfit
to make any home happy.
Every girl should learn homework in all
its branches. Our plea is against making
the childs labor excessive. J.H.P.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
MARTxIT@.
50. Johms0mrv Market.

W WVWWbVWFU sHWFNtHs
THURSDAY Dec l6.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter, new, tubs or balls, choice % "a 200 v n.
Eggs. fresh, v doEen, PIC
Beans, common white 1900; hand picked S2.5O
Oats, SOC y bu.
Maple Sugar. stirred, extra, 100 Y ibs tab, 80.
Potatoes, Zoe y hu.
Beef dressed weight, 20 sewn.
Veal, live weight, 60 v ID.
Prices Asked ny Dealers.
Dried Apples, sliced. l5o v b strung, lac.
Molasses, y gallon, $50.
Strip, silvef drip, sl.OO. .ls
Sugar, refined o lies extru O, llc granulated, lille
Gallons, 81 10 v bushet. la
Kerosene, 2Oc v gallon.
Corn, 900 Y bu. I' IT."
India Wheat, 75c y hu.
Meal, IS n 9Oc v bushel.
Feed, $500 v 100 lbs.
Bran, St.75 v 100 lbs.
Flour, common, $500, good family, 81 best, ss.2j.
Rye Meal, unsifted % v n.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
1876. 1876.
RUTLAND
DAILY AND WEEKLY GLOBE.
VermOnt's Largest and Best Newspapers.

The new year, cemmemorating the completion Of the
rst century Of our Independence and Witnessing the
election OF president and for the arst time in our
will be one Of splendid possibilities both journalism
The Globe Will avail itself Of the former by giving
the news late. prompt fresh and full by Impartial
comments on the news Of the hour; by candid honest
discussion OF the issues OF the days by full report Of
the local occurrences and correspondence both local
and general by agricultural readings, market re-
ports, and by selections both grave and gay. In a
word the endeavor will be TO make the Globe live
newspaper Indispensable to tho farmer and business
ing room a1d the family circle.
That the country may realize the possibilities
ngy In store for IT, We shall on our part in times
past advocate the prnspes and policy of the repub-
ban party as we understand them, and to that end,
we shall labor to make 1t better and purer by com
ranks We shall favor and strive for a real admins
trative REFORM speedy return to specie payments,
honest maintenance Of the nations plighted faith
purer and better politics, faithful and economical
administration OF the government, municipal, state
and national and shall support only honest, capable
As earnest in the future we can only point to our
course In the past and assure our patrons that here
aftor. as heretofore, shall endeayOr TO make the
Globe better and better and more and worthy Of
support with each succeeding month"; What the dlObe
tence is we'll known that 1t has bee fully appreciated
its generous support amply attosts.
AS medium Tor advertising, tie Globe Ia unHurpas
sed in Vermont The combined daily and weekly cir
cuaton exceeds that Of any other weekly newspaper
that Of any other daily in Vermont the circulation Of
the weekly Globe Is much larger than the combined
circulation Of all other weekly newspapers in Rutland
county and more than onehaf larger than other
weekly journal In western Vermont Advertisers make
note OF this and ofthe further fact that is the
est journal In the state.
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

We have the authority Of DR. Dana that
an acre Of fresh plOwed land will evaporate
$50 lbs per hour. Bishop Watson tried an
experiment by which he found that about
1000 gallons Of water was evapOrated in
IL hours Of summers day.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The Emperor William has some liberal
notions touching religious liberation, He has
sanctioned the scheme presented to him for
great synod Of tho Established Protestant
Church in Prussia, which is to convene with
in a few weeks for the first time.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

About $50 900. 900 are invested in man
ufacturing enterprises in Louisville. Ky; as
many as 10000 wcrkmen are employed.
The total wages paid equal ss,0O0,OOO, and
the annual product s55,OOO,0OO. New En-
gland must look out for rivals in this field Of
industry hr. -.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The New York Sun, which has been de-
scribed as "the smartest and worst paper in
the United States" commenced the publica-
tion of Sunday edition this month. The
Sunday Sun is a double sheet and full Of
interesting reading not contained in the
Daily Sun. TlH Frsaa -..
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

Oh. the grave the grave It buries every
error, covers every defect, extinguishes every
resentment,-
Never was the truth Of this sentiment
more fully illustrated than in the death Of
our late vice president. To be sure. he was
popular with the people and had escaped
much of the extravAgant abuse which is uSu-
ally heapsd upon our public mep, but who
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

We call special attention to our prospectus
for 1876. 1t speaks of our plans, purposes
and hopes for the future. Now is the time
for our friends to renew their subscriptions,
and speak good word for the FARMER to
their neighbOrs. BY aiding us in this way,
they will also help themselves.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The grapgers of California are after the
lawyers with sharp stick They are circu-
lating petition praying the next legislature
to pass bill fixing the rate of attorneys
and lawyers fees where no special contract
is made" Better way not to employ them,
generally speaking.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The prospectus of the Rutland Daily
Globe appears in another column. The
Globe has achieved an enviable reputation
in the state as an out-spoken independent
republican journal, and one which shows
more enterprise in its news department than
any other Vermont daily.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

Ninety Pennsylvania mechanics and their
families have recently emigrated to Oregon
and settled on Hood river 300 more will
follow is the spring. They 60 there to build
u college, wooden mill, grist mill, and 9th
or educational and industrial establishments.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
Notice to the Tax Payers
OF ST. JOHNsRURY.

I HAVE In my hands the tax book on list Of 1876,
amounting 10 ~ cents on the dollar. will attend
~ receiving the said taxes at my store on Railroad
street. opposite the Avenue House, at all business
hours An paying their taxes previous 10 the hTst Of
February Will DO allowed discount OF four per cent
the state tag My receipts all due the hrst day
Of March, and all taxes remaining unpaid At that date
will be collected at the expense Of the tax payer.
HIRAM WEEKS, Collector.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

How much income would an average
farmer expect to receive from liz sheep,
wintered and kept through the year? Mr.
@. W. Herbert, of Rumuey, N. H.. wintered
just such flock. Last spring he sold 1926
worth of wool, aud IS lambs for 1915. The
remaining 81 lambs are worth SlOS. This
equals $l00S income, and he has the ll2
sheep left. 1
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
wATERTowN CATTLE MARKET.


From the Boston Morning Journal of Wednesday,
Cattle-Ws hnd, this week, rather unexpectedly,
near yO head Of Northern cattle aud there also
yarded 500 head OF Western like $50 head
less than offered last week. Dealers from the country
we're hopes TO raise price shade, but found 1t up
hin work. Offers indicate no Improvement from last
quotations. The trade dull from the opening and
largely In small lots Aldrich johnson sold two
oxen that weighed 1890 lbs, at Sic Y h, d. NJ Cit
To dress iiojms 4 A BnrdicE sold two oNen fog ,s3
tLat weighed 27OO Ms l. b. Sargent sold some oxen,
to dress $50 ms, at SIC v n, d..
Sheep-In connection with the supply there were
3S7 head through Hoosac Tunnel that arrived late
week owned by Livingston Grson. The advance OF
last week held this morning Trade consider
able lively. Butchers Look for good mutton trade this
week and slim call next week Several lots especially
fine sold to-day. g. Robinson sold 60 sheep,
age 90 lbs. at &c. J, w. Armstrong sold iO9 sheep,
average 80 tba at &C. Adrioh johnson sold l73
head, average GO his, at 4ic M. Gilhllan sold 100
lambs, weigh 1850 lbs, at 7Ac
Poutry-l9.c is the extent paid this week, and even
moro than the market will stand.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
The News OF the Week carefully complied
expressly for the paper.

The year 1876 promises ne full OF interest and In
cidont In this country. 1t will not only he a year
great excitement on account Of the presidential eec
nOn, but the centennial exhibition at PhladelphiA
cannot fail 10 mpart tn the summer months an anon Mt
Of incident without PRECEDENT the annals OF the
country The resources Of journalism will DO tested
son will depend upon the newspaper for full and acou
ratio reports OF the grandest psaoo event IN the history
OF the United States To obtain information OF
all that Is passing for the benefit OF the readers Of the
Boston Weekly Journal will be the duty Of its publish
The political events Of the year will be full Of sig.
nhcanoe. While the Boston Weekly Journal Is pro-
nounced In its political sentiments its editors deem IL
duty they owe to all political organizations to give
full and impartial reports Of their meetings. Tho
merit Is accorded the Boston Weekly Journal OF giving
to Its political opponents measure OF fairness espe-
cially In the way Of information relating to move
ments, nominations and speeches, rarely found In the
so-called party newspapers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

If man is found drunk in Vermont he is
committed to jai and kept there until he re-
veals who supplied the liquor. Several are
refuse to tell.
The above is given as an interesting item
Of news in the New York Sun. But is it
not decidedly complimentary to the state !?
And would not New York profit by such a
laW9
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

Steam as motive power must bear Oft
the palm. 1t is ninety times cheaper than
manual power, seventy times cheaper than
electro.motive power, and ten times cheap
or than horse power.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

This annual meeting OF the Stockholders OF this Bank
for the election Of Directors and the transaction Of
any other proper business will be held at its banking
rooms, ON Tuesday the eleventh day Of January
prOximo, OF ten O'Clock n. m.
". E. HAZEN, Cashier.
1t. Johnsbury, VT, December 9, 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

Col. j. b. Wood, of Philadelphia, owns a
diamond which is said to be the largest in
the United States. 1t was found at the
Cape of Good Hope, Southern Africa. 1t
was cut in New York at 40 expense of
$1,000, and weighs 40 carats. 1t is not of
pure white color, and hence is valued at only
$4,000! Col Wood wears two other dia-
monds valued at $4,000 each. It would
not be strange if some of the city roughs
should pick him off some night and take pos
session Of his glittering treasure.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The late legislature of Texas made ample
provision to establish free schools 10 all
parts Of the state. This is the true method
Of building up our shattered nationality.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
OentennIaI Printing Press.

WITH one font Of plain type, ink-roller, one
w fourth pound Of ink, and furniture, for SAYS.
This order hrs received will be allied imm edlately No
orders will DO received four days after tho Issue In
which this is printed. Address,
CENTENNIAL CARD PRINTING co.,
(Box 53i0 Burlington, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

It is hopeful indication that Virginia
has spent more than million OF dollars on
our public schools during the past year.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

on tho right side. When the members we're
about 10 separate Mr. Hubbard quoted the
oouplet:
sWhon IN the East crniy Meshech marshaled his band
To hang up our leaders aud 70 eat out our land
and added, "iheu, like bis descendant Of the
present day, he found himself on the wrong
side of the cow" This was received with a
burst Of applause, which every one supposed
would silence the colonel. But not 80 when
quiet was restored he perpetrated the follow
ing "ancient rhyme"
When the Vermont boys
We're only toys,
In he ancient time,
They came east Of Lyme
For good dinner.
Before Meshech's clan
Away they oil ran
West Of tho river.
/ since then they are on the right side Of the COW,
And Weare Is now even, Vermonters allow.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

The students expelled from Princeton
College for sustaining secret societies CONTRA
~ to college laws have repented, and are
admitted back to their classes on condition
Of pledge to respect authority ever hereaf-
ter. This college is saving itself much
trouble and mischief by having and enforcing
law against college secret societies. They
are wrong in principle, and tend to work
endless mischief wherever they are tolerated
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

Established 10 years. Devoted 10 practical oduca-
ton ofyoung men, and " giving them snooessfa start
IN lie. Advantages: best teachers most beautl-
l penmanship, most practical course In
moderate expenses aud best facilities Tor procuring en-,
plOy meat for graduates. For Catalogue, giving null
Information address JNo. r. CARNkLL, Principal,
Troy, NY
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
THE BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL,
Published Morning and Evening.
The CheapHSt Daily in New ENGLAND,

One copy one year, postage included, $500
One copy elk months, postage included $50
Ono copy throo months, postage included, 2.25
Contains all tho at tho earliest moment care
fully classified and arranged.
Its circulation Is more than that Of the combined
circulation OF any three papers of ts class printed In
New England. Advertisements in the Journal 70 into
both the morAing and evening Journals at ono price,
thus securing practically the advantage VI an insertion
In two papers. Address
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

There was shipped from this station this week 2i0
rs hutter 20O rs poultry 100 dozen eggs. We quote
butter 2hd]9c v 10, Poultry i3a0l6 Eggs 300 Y dor
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN.
Regun; The Weekly An 1S24-The Daily
In IS44-by samuel BSwIes.

The completest and promptest local aud general news
paper In New England. Independent and out
spoken on all public questions. Abound
ing In critical aud literary
miscellany and family
reading
The prominent features Of the Republican as a nSWs
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seeking 10 give not only the faot but the meaning
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OF from the choicest magazines and literary journals Of
America and Europe.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
THE JOURNAL NEWSPAPER co.,
BOSTON.
BOSTON SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL
FOR 1875.
Published Tuesdays and Fridays.

FuDllShed tuesdays ana Fridays.
The current news carefully selected and arranged
twice week. presenting attractive paper for sub
scribers who wish 10 be fully informed regarding
the leading events Of the hour than furnished by our
weekly as presents all the attractions OF that paper
with the news general reading and information given
in more coplous form. 1t also contains the
Marine News,
which il Of especial attraction to Mariners shippers
and residents Of seaport towns.
TERMS;
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And extra copy 10 the getter up of club OF ten.
Postage included In the above rates.
Any one RENTING us 81 will receive the Boston
Semi'Weekly Journal during 1876, postage included.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

"Gresnbsck grssshOppers' is the name OF
new political party in Chicago.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17

FAMILY READING. Varied and attractive TO please
the tastes Of tho intelligent classes.
THE MARKETS fully reported for the benedt Of
farmers and traders
THE CENTENNIAL. The events Of the great exhi-
bltion will DO fully chrOnicled.
AGRICULTURAL ARTICLES Of practical nature
under the head Of "The Farm and the Fireside."
POLITICAL EDITORIALS aud political pre-
sented fully and fairly.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE, giving movements Of
ministers and OF interest n all denominations
NEW ENGLAND ITEMS, being n record Of interest
ing incidents carefully culed.
REPORTS OF ALL MEETINGS of interest relating
TO Science, Literature Education, and Domestic and
Social Economy.
TERMS.
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And an extra copy to the getter-up Of club Of ten
Postage included In the above rates.
Any one remitting 81 will receive the Boston
Weekly Journal during 1876, postage included.
The money In all casos must accompany the order,
aud be addressed to
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-17
MERCHANTs NATIONAL nANK.

WANTED. good, honest, intelligent Ameri-
w can boy, aged II, wants a place TO work on a
farm. Please address, stating terms CHARLES &.
DANFOhTI, South Arlington, Plymouth county, Mass.