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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
That Little Rascal. /"


Charley Ross alias Jimmy Blanchard has,
indeed, created quite sensation and be has
done it by the power of his own genius for
lying. He has literally attracted the atten :
tion and excited the feelings of the whole
nation. The press has teemed with his mar
rative, and labored editorials have attempted
to prove and disprove his identity He sue.
ceeded SO well in his farce that be carried
whole community with him aud led them to
stake their reputation and almost their for.
tunes upon the truth of lis claim that he was
the identical Charley Ross and they were
indignant that he was not taken to Philadel-
phia that he might go to Ibis fathers house"
and embrace him, as he begged and wept that
be might be allowed to do.
This Charley" Jimmy" is indeed a
wonderful boy, bright enough and smart
enough even for the centennial year.
If falsehood and villsiny were to be on ex-
hibition at Philadelphia, by national consent,
the little fellow could claim front seat.
But how came this little boy to be SO pre-
cocious in falsehOod and cuuning2 Was he
born SO I? We have no evidence that he in
herited this dangerous element of character
from anything we know of his parents, but
is it not true there is an Unborn difference in
children in regard to such habits2 Are not
some as prone to lie and steal from the first
as the young gosling to seek tho water? And
are there not exceptions to the general rule
Or are We to look to the boys education Tor
lack of proper training) for the cause of his
srillfulness in falsehood 2 We are not in
formed on this point, either, but may pre-
sumo that the habit has been strengthened
by the circumstances of the little boys life.
But how far is this boy guilty? We have
no right to pass the same judgment upon
him that we would upon one of mature age,
for the same crime. We can understand
how he has INDUCED in the exercise of his
Imagination and treated fiction as fact, since
his early childhood, and how little he has
known or realized Of the guilt Of such con-
duct. He says he does it "for fun" and no
does evidently enjoy it, and, although we
cannot hold him guiltleSs, we must consider
his age aud circumstances when we pass
judgment upon him.
But we cannot contemplate the future of
that bright little fellow without fearful
apprehensions. Who will now train and
direct him in the way of truth, and en0our-
age him in well doiug2 Everything de-
ponds upon the training he shall receive, and
the influence thrown around him.
And in regard to our own children, let us
not judge them too harshly when they seem
to do wrong, but strive to cheek the first in-
dicAtiOns Of wrong, while We surround them
with good influences and protect them from
the evil.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
Rrighfom CnfiIe .lTnrkef.

IRON the Boston Evening Journal Of Wednesday,
~ market for the current week-Cattle 1894; sheep
ss amos oesO swine $685. number Of western cattle
sseverh 81 mlleh cows and northern cattle $50
nIves OF peel cattle v 100 Bs live weght-Extra
Suussiii,y - htst quality t6.50@6s7i, second
quAng, SSaodb.21f Third quality sI75E5 37t; poor
est sfades OF coarse oxen, bulls, &c, 81 754t5O
~ btlght9n hides 5le b; Br ghton talow 7D5Ic y H.
county hihes 9iG1e h country talluw 5lh6c b a.
skins 81 256l .75 each. '''@' "''''' "''i"
The supply VI cattle from the IVES, for the mast sek
has not been much different from that one week ago
Inc quality was mostly OF common grade although
there were sumo very nice cattle among them which
sold At our highest quotations On account of the du
weather the trade has not been quick as IL was a.
last market, and prices obtained have fallen of from
tiOns. i '
Working Oxen Not much sale for them n few psirs
each week IL all the market requires during the win.
ter months The larger portion Of workers brought
from Maine We have not noticed any Gales Of workers
Mich Cows-Extra sjJd95 ordinary S25N5o store
cews tiS@ij head Most IF the offered ia mar
ket are OF common grade. Good cows sell we'll at
fair prices.
store Cattle-Yearlings SllaDl6 two-year-olds SGD
% three yearolds flS645 Prices Tor smnl de-
pend much upon their value for beef.
sheep and Lambs-Nearly all the sheep and lambs
brought from the West arc owned by butchers who
employ agents TO buy and ship direct to them oaol
week. The supply from the North was light Trade
was quick at prices ranging from iiaD7Ac v n.
swlne-Storo pigs, Wholesale s1Dgc " ID; retail |
,0Dllc Fat hogs 5000 In market; prices sDslc v ID,
live weight. -
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
For the VERMONT FARMER.
MY TEACHER.
BY LITTLE GEORGE.

BY LITTLE GEORGE.
What youth is this, must sbey,
Who, when I'd 60, says always stay
And never lets me have my wayi
My teacher.
Who says, "rm hired this school to teach,
And my rules you over-reach
I'll touch you up with the blue-beech,
My teacher.
Who is this youth, with lordly soul,
Who says "you'r under my control"
And stands as straight az a bean pole'
My teacher.
Who is It frowns, when comen.
With stop young man, where have you been"
And TO my answer, says "too thin"
My teacher,
Who looks at me with eyebrows knit,
And with the girls makes me to sit,
Because my task could not get,
My teacher.
Who, when my head is full Of pain,
Says atm foolish, craEed, insane,
And cannot come that dodge again.
My teacher.
Who gives a subject don't like
And says "pll give you until night
composition FOR to write.
Ally teacher.
Who, when write, makes me sit straight,
Because the position he knows hate,
Until 1t seems my back will break
Ny teacher.
Who took me gently by the ear,
And yanked me up, from the seat cloar
Saying "young man, please sit round here"
My teacher.
Who makes US all In concert read
With one Of us to take the lead,
And says, tits just the drill you need,
My teacher.
When am cold, who's always warm,
And thinks draught can do no harm,
Then makes the room cold as . barn.
My teacher.
When Mike did beat me black and blue,
Who called me in, and licked me too,
And said, tbs my duty so to do
My teacher.
And who at last when school Ia done,
Says take your books. and hurry home
And tell your ma, she wants her sonl
Ny teacher.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
WATERFOWL CATTLE MARKET.

From the Boston Morning Journal of Wednesday,
Catte-There were at this market 1850 head Of cat.
tle more than One-half of which were from Chicago
We find more buyers at the yards aud as Chicago beef
IN the city Is In light supply there was n better do
inand for cattle River cattle have commenced to ar
nve the best selling at loo p b. dressed. Prices to y
10, d. W. better than last week. j Sanborn sold six
oxen that weighed 1900 TBS EACH with others that
dress 1000 lbs each, at a go " h. d. W. NJ Hunt
s1id oxen to dress l5O lbs EACH at sac v h. d. W.
live. w Wales sold 10 steers, average 1890 lbs at
S6j5 v cwt 49, Nv
Sheep-Supply increased almost double the receipts
81 last week, and fair call noticed The usual variety
as regards quality Prices not improved but the diff
ierent mock! were sold of early at steady rates d
DeHoit sold "a sheep, weight 500 lbs at Co. Robin
son sold IS sheep, average 95 lbs, at &C. Sargent
sold lob sheep, average s. lbs, at &C. Hunt sold
sheep from a. 10 5lc 49, wv
Poultry-Poultrymen offer l5c v ID for mixed lots of
hens, chickens and turkeys The few this week mar
keted are collected in thus vicinity.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

The cotton mills are reducing the wages
Of operatives five to fifteen per cent.
A cotton mill was burned at Ashley,
England, Monday loss about 100000.
DIR Helmbold, the insane druggist, has
given his keepers the slip, and is at large.
A largo number of grasshoppOrs at Elem.
ing, KY, celebrated Christmas and New
Years by lively hops.
Jefferson Davis has been defeated in a
suit brought at Vicksburg, Miss, for tine
recovery Of $4,000 from his brothers
estate.
Lucy LarCom, the well-knoWn magazine
writer, has accepted the position of teacher
in private school 10 Boston.
The sum of $685., s25.5O has been eI-
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

A hint at the reason why so many large
concerns fail, with assets so small in COM
parison with their indebtedness, is afforded
BY these expenses which were reported at 4
recent meeting Of the creditors of enc of the
largest dry goods jobbing houses in Boston /:
Rents $l7 ,000 salaries of statesmen, book.
keepers, etc, $4,000; travelling expenses
$4,000: total of 5000, or about ten
per cent of the gross amount of sales.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
Board Meetings at Irasburgh and Frank.
lin.

The two meetings Of the board Of agricul-
turs at IrRSburgh and Franklin are among
the most interesting aud profitable ever held
in the state There was an extraordinary
degree of interest exhibited at both places,
the audiences being large and intelligent.
The discussions were sustained by the far
mers present in a manner that was credita-
bic to them, and exceedingly gratifying to
the members Of the board. The overlooking
hospitality Of all the people could hardly
hud ways enough to satisfy itself
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

In the California Legislature notice has
been given of a bill to be introduced, to
establish whippiug-pOSt for wife-beaters.
Capital Now let that become law and
let it be specified that the brutal fellow
called the husband shall be handcuffed and
that the abused wife be allowed to lay on
the stripes.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

tcr common to good Western butter ranges from IS Nd
200 v 70, AZ 10 quality.
In Cheese the sales have been at 10 a l3c yBm
10 quality.
Eggs are hrmer and have been selling OF 81 ID sic
dozen.
White beans plenty. and the market is dull. The
sales Of mediums have been at 81 10 "a 80 Tor choice
md good Pea heos at 81 SO a % and Yellow eyes
at t225 y bushel
Potatoes at so "a soc v bushel for jackson Whites
4OaD45c for Early Rose and 10 ~ i5c for Peerless.
Unions range fro 81 % "a 90 y bushel.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

The Scientific American advocates the
use Of the electrical shock, instead of hang
ing, in the execution of criminals. 1t would
use battery of sufficient strength to deliver
an eighteeu.lnch spark, killing instantly, and
claims that death by lightning would Undue
the uneducated with deeper horror.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

Farmers should have a scrap.book in
which to paste important items found in
their agricultural papers. BY thus saving,
from time to time, the valuable suggestions
made by others on the various subjects con-
nected with farming, a store-house of infor-
nation will be secured which will be of
great value practically.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

are demanding the Compartment pan. A
picture Of II may be seen in our advertising
columns. Mr. A. B. Carpenter of West
Waterford is the agent for Caledonia county,
and has forwarded several orders to be filed
early in the spring.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

1t now looks as though the Mormon
Legislature would abolish polygamy in the
territory. Outside pressure is so great that
it seems to them wise to clear the track
before the engine moves.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

New Hampshire produces 2OO, 900 bushels
of wheat annually How does this compare
with the wheat crop in Vermont? Might
not more bushels Of wheat DO probably
raised in both states?
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

WiseaCres predict an abundant flow of
sap in the SPRING. very sweet thing to
contemplate. But let farmers be ready. for
it il it comes
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

Within the last ten years the farmers Of
New Hampshire have deposited in the saving
banks of the state sl4,OOO,oO0 which is
nine per cent of the whole valuation of the
state.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
MARKETS..
81. JOAsss6ssry Marked

81. JOAASbHrH .U0rket.
THURSDAY, Jan 20.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter, new, tubs or balls. choice 2s "a zoe y 10.
Eggs, fresh v dozen, 32c.
Beans common white $500; hand picked $3.50.
Oats, 55e v bu.
Maple Sugar, stirred, extra, IOIO v hi tub, $40.
Potatoes, doc v hu.
Beef, dressed weight, : 20 Sc v b.
Veal, live weight, Sc v ID.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried Apples, sliced, loo v ID strung, lac.
Molasses v gallon, 75o.
Strip, silver drip, Sl.OO.
Sugar, refined q, llc extra O. lIei graduated, $780,
OAiOns, 81 ,26 v busheI.
Kerosene, 20c v gallon.
Corn, gee v, bu, old
India Wheat, 75o v bu.
Meal, $50 v bushel, old.
Feed, 81 40 y 100 Tbs.
Bran, 81 30 v 100 lbs.
Flour, common, $3.50 good family, $3.50, best, -.
Rye Meal, unsifted, 30 n N.
Shorts t35 y ton.
Turks Island Salt IS cents.
Tlerce Lard leo.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

Ono hundred and 6ity.two asteroids have
been discovered. None were known at the
beginning Of the present century.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

There are twelve feet Of snow on the
ground in some parts Of Utah. Hadnt they
better distribute it among the needy 2
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
From our Special Reporter.
T'ergeSI1Ses Market.

Market we'll attended aud about 10 or so tubs Of but.
tor In. We quite butter fair TO good wutor ~ % rs
extra selections 81 % % aud occasionally 90 riggs 26
and plenty. Hay tll Y ten. Rye StrsW$l2, Straw 10
scarce aud good supply 10 up the rough place
would be very acoeptible.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

From Sy,o,sl Rsportsr
RiChIss OSSd Market.
MONDAY, Jan IL.
Butter from 20 "a $50 winter make 10 ~ 25o fall
make Is a 33c. No Cheese at market
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

to cultivation no advocated horse tillage en-
tirely, by the use Of the horse hoe aud shovel
pillow.
This was followed with a discussion Of the
points in connection with early or late dig
gipg and storing, and also with regard to the
use quality and desirAbiensss Of different
sorts, with discussion on points Of size,
shape and other qualities. At this time, the
dinner hour having arrived, the meeting adj
jourucd, leaving the continuance Of the paper
to tho afternoon session.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-07
A HERO'S OFFER.
Gen. Ccnncr Offers to take she
Field against the Sioux.

The Independent says it is reported
that Gen. Conner. whose brilliant BATH,
with the Snake Indians at Bear river some
years ego Is still fresh in the pubic mind,
has teieg-aphed to the War Department,
st Washington. offering to enlis. thous-
and volunteers and
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-07
RATTLE esE TKs. zITTlF
HORN.

The t.oofiicst page .i:at has crimsoaec
The history OF the West, since..tbe Mea5o"
Greek Massacre, Hss The whoIcs.;e car
maze Of he United States Soldiers st. ttt
battle Of tile Litti1 Horn on the 18th ',st.
by the Sioux Indians. "
The gallant, General C1s'er and f5!teer
other officers. with five companies OF IN
Seventh Cavalry Regiment, we're sar
rounded and killed by the relentless say
ares. the sickening details OF which W
publish elsewhere This sac result va
no doubt brough. about by The erroneous
impression entertained bv tie government
nnd many military leaders in underesti-
mating the strength OF the Sioux lnd'ans
The act cells Tor immediate redress ~ a.
hands Of the government. and we do no
think it can be accomplished by the pres
cnt Number Of troops in the field against
the Indians. Besides the whole frontie'
OF Montana is exposed to the mercy q
these blood-thursty sayages. The Govern
nent should At once throw several thnus
and additional troors in the field, end als'
garrison the different military posts on IN
tiers and their families from the savages
The militia Of the Territory should he
enrolled, organized and prepared 70 take
the field in case of an emergency, which
re tear may come open US al any lim"-
Flushed with triumph almost I'M
paralcllcd iii the history o. war.fa"s
with the whites, the Indians vii! dare
to do almost anything. They are well
armed and equipped and IS long as the
grass remains green they will pursue.
their cody course. Another disaster
TO the troops. az that sustained on tile
25,h ult., on the Little Horn viii place
several of the Western Territories at the
mercy Of me savogea. If the Government
intends doing anything il should act al
once. The least delay may steep the
fairest portion Of our country in blood
and carnage, and lay waste the beautiful
Of the West.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-07

u, .,;.ea.st.i - soine IL. ssii sosie 5iiis
:, anest.on ot s,re,tina iils eie' tive irai'
lie 20 the ciiiztns Of the District,
Nc cause has vel ben assigned 10! ."'
s5enstion of Secretary Bris'oN wh'e'
~ jus, taken place Il is rnmored t''a
Ion. Stephen A. Harl Ut, ct Illinois VIZ
,eceea him. bu. nothing definite IS I"
knowa
There was lars ard enthusiastic mec'
10 last nigh, IN front Of TIM City han !
lily the Cincinnati nominations
lumber of prominent gentleman address
4 the assemblage, and between VIZ
Deeehes brilliant display of fre"ofs'
nlisened the scene, About IL O'CLOCK ID
.roed in a body proce.dca to the res
fence Of ex.S,caker Blaine, VINO, ~ r..
.,onse to their calls. made his apptaraH
nd after thanking them for the n'ex
.,ected com pliment gave sh0rt revue" o.
re political slttaiioE. Inc aeiicat
nnfitiep OF his health prevented his AZ
s.ssnce NJ the meeting at the City la
The baud (mnsic) then procce'ed t" the
White House and the President, making
his pne Tane. in few moments. 5oWeo
his thanks, and should say gracefully
retired, but that would not be truth Tor
whatever else the bold General may be he
is not graceful. But anyhow he stepped
back call right
The reports from thc frontier give rcas-
onahle grounds for tearing serious ahd
troublesome Indian vsf. The Grand Jur,
% the District having in accordance with
with law made Ii II inspections al the
v..J ,a,t. sit.s,4 IN a complimentary Mab-
;ser OF its management and advise that the
'shor Ct tie prisoners be utilized by sup
plying tools snd na... ria,a for the employ
ment OF. such prisoners as haye mechan
ca skili ksd tie employment OF such
As have not en tie pabiic streets or what.
sver else the city nay need l.horers' The
appears TO be highly Approved
# an.. daant.e,s viii be ado,3tt:
Tie excitement originating with tbei
o.neinnati Convention i1as pretty n,tfeb
ubsi led. e.d tie City has assumed its
iniet village style again, .s'h!s state d
Meeting Of the st. Louie Convention
Then another fi'fu! sensational. breeze ana
he work commences il earnest.
SAXON.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-07-07
THE ST. LOUIS EnNEEN
TEON,

The National Democratic Conysn tic.
which convened in st. Louis on Tncst;s
Of las; week, noniineted Coy. Samae! ,
Til6en, Of New York, for President, an
Hon. Ihos. A. Hendricks, Of Indiana, Il
Vice President. /; is strong ticket. TIL
public record Of both gentlemen will corr
mend them to the confidence and supper
Of all men who desire g reform in III
administration Of the affairs Of cur GOV
ernmenc.
Governor Samuel j. Tilden, was Dor,
in New York, in 1914, and is i'll The sixty
second year Of his age he IS a gradual,
Of Yale College, and is lawyer by pro
fession. He was admitted TO the bar II
1914. and upon the election of Mr.. Polk t
the Presidency he founded in New York
the Daily News which be edited and con.
trollcd during that administration. IN
1916 he wac first elected tothe New Tnr.
LesielatuIc, VI Wnlcll body lie has often
Teen a conspicuous member.
Since 1855. he has been regarded IS the
most eminent railroad iavyc! in the
United States, it lie safe to say that more
than half Of the great railway corpora
tons OF the country have been his clients.
But it was in organizing the raid upon the
Tweed ring and prosecuting them to con-
viction that his greatest distinction as q
lawyer was acquired.
In 1874 he was elected Governor OF
New York ana at once set about crushing
out the odious Canal ring of that State.
His eminent success in this undertaking a.
tests his devotion 10 Reform and honest
government.
Governor Thos. A. Hendricks. Of H.
diana, was born in Muskiugum county,
Ohio. September Z. 1919. His father re
moved TO Indiana, when the subject Of
this sketch was only three years old. His
patenta were In independent circumstan-
ces and he received liberal educatinn-
graduating At Hanover College in 184l
He studied Nv, and has for many years
occupied the foremost rank in his pro.
fceslon in Indiana.
IL lS4S he entered politics, and in 1850
he YVES a member OF the Constitutional
Of bis State. Fl the men,
orable campaign Of 1860 lie ran for Gov
eTnor against Henry s. Lane and YVES
but two years latter he was
I lectcd to the U. s. Senate. After his
retirement from the Ecns;e in 1860. Mr.. Is
Hendricks resumed the practice Of law in
indianapolis, until again called into active
political life two years, when be was
elected Governo. Of Indiana in the mos, T
bitter and fiercely contested campaign In
he history of the State. ~