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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

In Wisconsin the grangers are making eff
forts to have the bank rates of interest lin
tied to six per cent. Why legalizs any rate
of interest All such laws are dead letter
everywhere as they should be. There is no
more reason for fixing tue amount Of interest
on money than there would be in fixing the
price of corn or cabbage by law.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

A writer in the Ploughman maintains that
farmers do not generally feed their cows
enough. He says "the COW is machine for
converting food into milk and the more she
will eat the better" How is this2 Is there
no possibility of overlooking cows2
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Our open winter will make fodder plenty
and comparatively cheap wherever full sup
ply for winter Of usual severity, has been
stored. In Montreal the best hay sells for
eight dollars each I 800 pounds.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

VIM II. Wheeler is little disgrunted,
because we said in last weeks issue that he
was settling type in the Farmer Office, and
has written us threatening letter on the
subject. He needn't be worried for better
men than he is have set type for living
Woodstock Age.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

The comparative Importance of agriculture
in public estimation is seen in the fact that
every newspaper in the land, political, scien.
ti6c or religious daily, semi-weekly or
weekly, treats more or less upon this subject.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
"He that by the pillow would thrive,
Htmself musf aithar hold M art,,. b,

This eOupet both measures and rhymes,
but after all there is as much truth as
poetry in it. If a man is to be farmer
that occupation should be bis all engrOssing
business. 1t is honorable and Of sufficient
Importance to occupy his time, employ his
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Kentucky has more than 1900 oranges
with a membership of 100000. Western
Virginia has 301 oranges with public sen.
timent that promises to increase the num-
bers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

The secretary of the New Hampshire
board of agriculture declares that foxes,
hawks and other birds of prey destroy more
than half the chickens and turkeys Matched
in the state. If that is So the matter will
have to be given over to the Legislature
next June.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

The executive committee of the Michigan
state agricultural society are reported to
have decided that the trial of speed at their
annual fairs could not be continued without
bringing in all the Objectionable features Of
gambling incident to regular horse trots, and
hence should be abolished.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Mosquitoes have taken an early start in
Vermont this year. Perhaps they have
learned that it is the centennial when Amer
cans are open to attack without regard to
times and seasons.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

The Practical Farmer says that Hon H.
NJ. COchrane Of Compton, Canada, the owner
of the COW, the Tenth Duchess Airdrie,"
has recently refused the offer of s25, 900 for
said animal. The average farmer who reads
this item will be tempted to say that two
fools met when that offer was made and re.
fused
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
FOR Isse.
N1W

The alcoholic liquors annually consumed
in the United States cost the nation the i'm
mense sum Of s7l5,000,0 1000.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Michigan has one hundred thirteen thou
sand, five hundred and eleven farmers to
cultivate 10, 213 ,662 acres Of land.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

We have just found out where our New
England winter has gone TO. Florida has
stolen il. She might have had the whole Of
it free had she taken the trouble to ask for It.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

In Minnesota premiums had been offered
for the planting of trees during 1875. The
result is that 1917 900 trees were planted BY
the several contestants.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Coarse-WooI Sheep /!

THE Subscribers have sixty coarse.Wool sheep
Il which they wish TO sell, exchange for good
cows. The sheep are all young ewes, aud extra
lot. Address,
KIMBALL a PRINGLE.
WoodsYlle. N. IL, Jan q, lsi6.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

Programme of meeting of the board of
agriculture, manufactures and mining, at
Fayetteville, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb
ruary LIST and %, 1876:
Tuesday afternoon.
/. The Merits of our State.-M. D. Howe,
Fayetteville.
.. The Value of the Farmers Occupation.
S. d. Conant, Grafton.
3. Does the Market demand change in
Production jerome Holden, Putuey.
Tuesday Ereniag.
4. The Poetry Of Farming.-Mrs Maria
p. Rice, Fayetteville.
3. The Coming Farmer.-Jas o. Toilet,
Townshend.
8. Opportunities for Young Farmers.
B. Mead, Randolph.
Wednesday Morning.
I. How ought our Children, who are to
till the Soil, to be Educated.-Goo w.
Houghton, Townshend.
s. Cattle Bresding-P. II. Rutter, Towns
hepd.
Wednesday Afternoon.
0. Agriculture 10 Windham County,.
X Batchelder, Townshend
10. Apple CuIture.-J. II. Putnam,
Grafton.
IL. This Grass Crop.--C. Horace Hub.
bard, Springfield.
Programme OF meeting of the board Of
agriculture, manufactures ard mining, at
Pomfret, Thursday aud Friday, February
Bird and 4th 1861
Thursday Morning.
l. Opening Address.--Maj Ora Paul,
Polnfret.
2. Psclculture with Reference to Farm
ing.-Geo Is. French, Woodstock.
8, The Grasses.-C. &. Pringle, Char
lotte.
Thursday afternoon.
4. The Grass Crop.-C. Horace Hub
bard, Springfield,
.. Sheep Husbandry,-A. Il. Perkins
POmfret.
Thursday Ereniag.
8. Window Gardsning.-Mrs w. e.
Whipple, Pomfret.
I. Opportunities for Young Farmers
j, b. Mead, Randolph.
Friday Morning.
8. Subject unannounced. Henry Lane
Cornwall.
8. A Plea for Grass Culture. G. Shell.
don, Pomfret.
10. Leaves.-H. M. ssely, Middlobury
Friday Afternoon.
IL. Farm Buildings.-Henry Stafford
Quechee.
II. Does it Pay to feed Grain or Meal to
Dairy Stock re s. Wood, Pomirot.
10. Farm EconOmy.-L. o. Greene
Woodstock
Friday Evening.
IA. ln.dOOrs.-Mrs e. s. Wood, Pomfret
10. The Education of the Farmer.-H
w. Vail, North POmfret.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Rr JoHNanuRY, N, Jan B, Is16.

BY advertising . few weeks in the VERMONT RARNER
and breeding the pure bred stock Of fowls have sold
from my poultry yards 100 worth OF stock, which 10
double the menoy ever realized by advertising In
any two other papers. recommend the VERMONT
breeder aud dealer in II Of the leading varieties Of
thoroughbred fowls,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
BuRLINGroS, Vt, Jan 10, 1876.
The advertisement pays we'll. }. BUCKHAM. ia.

NIHTONDl FE1l jan o. THIUs
ROYAL CUMMINGS, EsQ-DsaT Sir Amer three years
experience in advertising during which time have
paid out quite an amount Of money, convinced
that We have received more advantage In proportion
10 the money expended by advertising In the VER-
MONT RARMER than from any other source and in
consideration OF the good class Of farmers that take
your paper and your greatly increasing circulation
No herein enclose advertisement which you will
please to insert In the columns Of your paper relative
To the Compartment milk-pan.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
NOTICE (!

THE Co.partnershp heretofore existing und or the
i firm OF Bartlett, Daniels Co is this day dissolved
by mutual consent and all accounts due the late arm
must be settled at once.
j. BARTLETT,
WV. DANIELS,
H. L. FLINT.
Now EirnaS.
Bartlett Daniels will carry on the meat business
under the above name, and the Grocery and W. |.
Goods business will be continued by Flint Bros all at
their old place of business Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage In tho past hope bv square
dealing and strict attention to business to merit con-
tinuance Of the same. Yours respectfully,
BARTLETT & DANIELS
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Making Maple Sugar.
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.

THIS Eyaporator Is by far the best plement ever
Il offered the Sugar Maker. A great saving Is made
IN time and fuel by its use, and the sugar Is nice and
usually brings from two to five cents per pound
address, with stamp,
THE VT. FARM MACHINE co.,
Bellows Fails, Va.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
Does It Pay to Advertise 2

No proof is so conclusive as the testimony
of those who have tried it. We print below
what some of those say who have advertised
in the VERMONT FARMER. There is no use
advertising what nobody wants to buy !;
there is 40 use in advertising goods at u
price that no one is willing to pay, but when
good, saleable article is put before the
public in a reasonable way it is sure to pay
to advertise it,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28
o. OAMPBELL 90.

Mr. CUMINGs,-DeAr Sir, wish my advertisement
In your paper continued. consider money paid YOU
for advertising .he best Investment make, and
others will say the after giving your journal
fair trial. Truly yours. JAMES MUTT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-28

FRIESD CUMMINGS l consider the FiRMER the best
paper for agricultural Advertisements Of any In the
state. have received more letters Of Inquiry from
advertisements In the FARhER than from any other
paper that ever advertised IN. Intend ~ get
stock for the purpose Of advertising II do, will
give you a lob Yours SO, IA. q. CLEVELAND,
Breeder Of Thorou ghbTed Shorthorn cattle,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
NEW ORLEANS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2l 1876.

by mail or brings them himself. The board
keep hook showing how they were re-
ceived. The returns of the Ascension pre-
cinct were received from the retarning
officer himself
Having concluded his explanation Pfesi-
dent Wells directed General Anderson to
open the returns from Ascension parish.
General Auderson-II there any protest
ag.int the parish of Ascension
The clerk-No, sir.
Mr.. Trumbuli-Is there no date on the
package! Does not the register date when
the supervisor received it,
President We,ls-That is done in the par
ish, where they get a certificate OF the OIL
GERS. We keep a minute Of everything.
The polls OF the twelve precincts III the
parish of Ascension were then examined
and found TO be regular IN form. Accom-
pany ing the returns was the consolidated
statement of the votes of the entire 4arsh
to which WAS attached the certificate OF the
supervisor, Louis tLafert, that the returns
were correct, sworn to before Ill. O. Maher,
parish Judge, on the fourteenth of Novem-
Der, 1876, and certified to by the clerk.
|. Mr.. kenner called upon the clerk of the
board to produce from the Secretary of
State the record as to who was the super
yi,or of Ascension parish. This was done,
and it was found that the names Oh the
record aud the returns cOrrespoDded.
Governor Palmer asked to be allowed to
inspect the returns OF the parish under can
vass. The right was freely accorded, and
after having apparently satisfied himse he
returned them to the board, and the board
began the count, Mr.. Kenner reading the
votes for the different candidates in tne diff
fcrent precincts, and General Anderson
comparing them with the consolidated state
ment above referred TO. The result was as
follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21

Ii appearing that there was duplicate
copy OF returns from the twelfth precinct
of the parish under consideration, on the re-
quest of Governor Palmer for an explana-
ton, General Anderson stated that it SO me-
times happened that the original return
was sent to the clerks office and the dupli-
cate to the board.
In answer to G ,neral Garfield, General
Anderson stated that the highest Republi-
c'zn elector in the parish of Ascension re-
ceived 207i votes; the highest Democratic
elector 1900 votes. Also, that the lowest
Republican elec.or received 206o votes, and
the lowest Democratic elector received
1897.
General Anderson also stated that when
the returns we're made under the seal Of the
court, and certified by the clerk of the
c. lrt, the presumption was that they were
correct and as they verified the returns,
and used proper care. the opportunity tor
fraudulent substitution was almost inpos.
sible. 1t was very easy to detect anything
of the kind, because the people of the dit
ferent parishes knew the results of their
own parishes.
Governor Palmer, at this point, took the
occasion to say that he deemed it h!s duty
to state that the count of the parish ust de-
clared conformed in every particular TO the
returns held by his party.
President Wells called for the count OF
the returns from the parish of Assumption.
The returns were accompanied by the GER
titicate of the supervisor, sworn TO on the
seventeenth of November.
The poll of Assumption parish was COM
pare with the consolidated statement of
that parish, and found to be correct. II
was declared by General Anderson, as fvl-
l,ps.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
To be Hanged.

Several days ago Allen johnson nun
dered Joseph n. Galtney. an old man, in
1ensas parish, which is his second bloody
crime. He was convicted and sentenced
last June for murder, but made his escape'
and while at large killed Galtney. He was
then captured, and the people were SO in
censed that they intended to lynch him.
The authorities of Tensas parish tele-
sraphed to Attorney General Steele last
Sunday, requesting Governor Kellogg to
sign Johnson's death warrant and have IL
forwarded at once. Governor Kellogg yes
terday morning signed the warrant, fixing
next Friday for the day for execution. The
document has been dispatched, and the
murderer has but short time 20 pray for
forgiveness Of his sins.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21

Mr.. Smith, of Wisconsin, stated that the
Democrats had in their possession Demo-
cratic count and it Tailed exactly with the
poll Just counted by the board.
Governor Palmer desired to know how
the board knew there was no contest with
out making an examination of the papers.
Was it because it did not say 80 on the out
side of the wrapper!
The assistant secretary of the board, Mr..
Green, explained that the board of super
yisors noted under the head of remarks"
in the conso lidated statement, if there we're
any Irregularities or anything of that kind
that was the FL ace where it appeared.
1t appeared that the tally sheet of the
parish was not in the sealed package of re-
turns. 1t was announced, however, on the
conclusion of the poll, that it was in the box.
The president then demanded to know
whether there was a protest against the re.
turns for Avoyelles parish. None was pre-
sented, and the poll of the parish then pro-
ceedod as follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
FOREIGN.
A Polish Plot

LONDON, November 20.-Ihe Standard S
dispatch from Berlin says the Russian pO-
lice profess that they hava discovered a
plot in Poland. The Roman Catholic Bishop
of Zytomierz in the province of NOlhynia.
has been arrested and imprisoned at Mos
count Several Polish curates have been
thrown into prison at Warsaw.
All dealers in arms are subjected to stIin-
gent regulations.
Tchernayel in Disgrace
A telegram has been received in Vienna
stating that General Tchernayef has been
superseded in the chief command of the
commander of the Russian military district
of Odessa.
The Winchester Spinners.
The Operative Spinners' Association held
a meeting at Winchester, and, while iust
flying the Blackburn strike, directed the
men to return to work. This action averfe
lockout which would have affected 0,00(
Lancashire operatives.
Applying for Letters of Waraue.
The Berlin Post asserts that several
Americans have applied to the Russian
government for letters Of marque to be
used against English shipping in the event
of war.
Loss of Life-A Contingent for Egypt.
Official returns sv Calcntta give the loss
of life by the cyclone at 2l5 900.
The Calcutta Pioneer says the Indian gov
ernment is preparing strong contingent
for Egypt in case of war.
The Russians.
The Dauy Nccs' Vienna correspondence
says positively neither Germany nor Aus
tria would oppose Russia's entrance into
Roumania.
The strength of the Russian Amy now in
process of mobilization is $50, 900. The ships
of the Russian Black Sea Navigation Com
pany have been impressed.
SerranO Determines TO Retire.
The Madrid Imperial says: Marshal Ser
rano has determined to retire to private lite
A Hopeful View.
Sunday papers generally take a more
hopeful view of the situation. The Times
says this morning matters open go fairly
that we are, perhaps, led to be too sanguine
in holding that peace is assured.
1t is hard to believe that when ten per
sons, all representing powers deeply inter
ested in keeping the peace, meet in council
they will not maintain peace unbroken.
Turkeys Rights.
Turkey has sent note to Bucharest as
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
HISTORICAL "REMINISCENCES
Jurisdiction of the Returning Board
as Understood by Archie Mitchell.

Ouc Democratic frien ds will without
doubt be grateful to Us for giving them the
views of any prominent man of their party
upon tha powers and duties of the Return
ing Board, and the causes for which said
board may throw out votes. We append
the following from Mr.. Archie Mitchelps
testimony before the Louisiana investi-
eating committee. Mr.. Mitchell places him
self aqUarely upon record as to his views of
The jurisdiction Of the Returning Board.
We quote page 397, Louisiana Investigation
Report;
QuestiOn-Do you know anything about
the parish of Iberville. OF which We are
talking.
Answer-I examined that parish person
aliv, and read Tie ufidarits.
Qlestion-What was the reason, state
generally, why they were thrown out!
Answer-The reason was because of IN
timidatioia-o apprehension for their fres:
QuestiOn-OA the part of the officers.
ADswer-The officers. That is the sub
dagit. 1 Looked over that generally. lne
documents are here.
Qnestion-Were these colored people who
threatened this violencel
Answer-Yes, sir, it is my recollection
that they were, but re couated a large nam
Der Of ofidariis. and l may have mixed
them up some. Page 398.
Question you speaking from hearsay'
Answer-Iam one Of the Returning Board.
Question-You speak from reaulng the
testimony.
Answer-I am speaking from my recollec-
ton of the testimony: my colleague did not
examine 1t personally as did.
AS member of the Fusion Returning
Board Mr.. Mitchell assumed the largest
jurisdiction for the Returning Board in the
matter of its judicial functions. As Repub-
publicans we are glad to have the concur
renee of so eminent Democrat as Mr..
Mitchell in our views as to the duty of the
Returning Board and it's powers under the
existing election law.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
WHOLE NUMBER 2966.
seriing her right to send troops to Wall
lacnla IN the event of Russian invasion.
special Amba ssadcr.

serting. her right to send troops to Wall
iachla IN the event of Russian invasion.
Special Ambassador.
The Marquis of Salisbury, special ambas.
sador, to act at the coming conference. left
Tor ConstantinOple with his family, He
will stop at Paris, Berlin and Vienna. pre-
sumably for consultation with the respect.
i've foreign ministers.
Denial from RothschiIds.
Tae Pail HAL Gazette publishes a letter
from Rothschilds, completely denying the
story published in the Cologne Ga=etse on
Saturday, that they have promised to ad-
vance Russia money.
Activity ut Woolvich.
Careful official contradictions are pub
lished this morning Of recent reports of
activity at Woolwich arsenal, where, the
Post stated On Saturday, an order had been
received for 10000, 900 cartridges, and 10 900
ammunition boxes in which to pack the
cartridges for transportation. The fhces-
SAINT demand for cartridges is solely in con.
sequence of the adoption of the Martini.
Henry rifle in the Indian army
Mail Steamer Wrecked.
The mail steamer Windsor Castle, plying
between Great Britain and the Cane Of
Good Hope, has been lost. The crew and
passengers are saved.
The British gnnboat Lap wing is reported
lost in gale off Chafoo.
The Captured Steamer NIoctezuma.
HAVANA, November S0.-Is is reported
that the steamer Moctezuma was seen near
Tortugas island, eft the Venezuela coast,
making for Lsgusyra. Spanish war ship
has gone in puasuit. An eye witness of the
seizure of the M0ctezuma saye: Eighteen
passengers, including four women, came
aboard at Puerto Plato. The men de-
manded the surrender Of the steamer in the
name OF the republic of Cuba. The female
passengers on the Moctezuma were appar-
emily accomplices. having made various
demonstrations after the capture of the
steamer in favor of the captors The cargo
of the vessel consisted of fifty cattle, some
1000 bags of coffee, 1900 bags of corn and
humorous packages of dry goods from st.
Thomas.
The Italian Parliament.
ROME, November 20.-The italian Parlia
ment opened to-day. The King, in his
speech from the throne, referring to threat.
ening events transpiriDg at the present
time, expressed confidence in the success of
the couusels of moderation to which his
government had given etfectual support.
Tho Question of Church and State.
The King, in a speech from the throne
regarding the relations between the Church
and State, said that the extensive liberties
granted the Church ought not to impair
pablic liberties. The government would
therefore propose bills for rendering eff.
cient the reservation in the laws respect ting
the Papal Church.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
MARKETS.
Domestic Markets,

NEW YORK, November 20.-Money FIRM; bid.
Sterling quiet at ST. S2li. Gold quiet ut 1O9si a
1097s. Governments duh ani 'stl0ng; new yes
ll27s. States quiet and nUmna Louisiana con-
sos 56}s a5s-
Cotton quiet sales 6i3 bales at l2k4l2 3-16c;
consolidated ret receipts =, ,7io; exports to Great
britain 259i TO France 1904; TO the continent $685.
channel 1888.
Cotton quiet; nst ipts, 1896 gross 66Sl bales
Futures c,0sed quiet anu easy; sales " 900 bales
follows: November IL l5-l6d1i 3i-32c; Decem-
ber II 81 81 dl2c January l2s sc February II 9,39.
March II 1-l6dl532c; April 12Nc; May IL 25.3l0
IL 13l6c; June II Is l6al2 32c July IS Lie 0332c;
August 10 53-320i3 3 i6c.
STOCKS active and little better
Sub-treasury haiances-Gord, SIS. $50 $50; cur
rency. &43 3o9 669.
The snb.treasurer paid out on account Of In.
terest $52 600; for bonds, $500.
Customs receipts, $352 900.
Flour dull but firm for new grades: ctbe kinds
CONTINUED Oh HoURrH rA0lI
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-21
Personal.

Mr.. Howard Carroll, Of the New York
Times, arrived in this city Sunday morning.
He is an active correspondent, and has
shown positive ability in getting at politi-
cal facts. By his graphic letters from
South Carolina and Florida Mr.. Carroll has
greatly aided the Times in the noble and
fearless course which that popular paper
has taken during the present campaign.