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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

Durcn CATTLE FOR TnE DAIRY.-Mr.
Isaac Augur, agent for the Shakers of West
Pitts6eld, gives his experience in dairy use
with the Dutch breed Of cows. 1t has been
his object to get thorough breed, good for
milk, butter, cheese beef, and for draft
oxen, and the nearest approach ho found
to such an ideal stock he has found in the
Dutci lie reports thus about two cows,
thoroughbreds The milk of one of these,
seven years-old, which calved March II, was,
on June Is, set by itself for seven days and
then churned, giving fourteen pounds of but
ter; the COW mentioned had no extra pas
ture nor suppementing feed. On Septem-
Der 22d, the other COW brought her calf aud
on the 9th the surplus milk, after the calf
took what it would, three times day, being
set, SKINNED and churned made thirteen
pounds Of butter. Mr.. Augur thinks no
COW could do better, and that so large, fine
and swift growing stock are Z" just what
the farmer wants" Thomas Baker, OF Bar
ton (Vermont), has kept y herd Of three
Dutch cattle sometimes miscalled Holstein)
for seven or eight years, and thinks as
highly OF them for the dairy as Mr.. Augur.
The yield of batter is large, and the quality
"gilt-edged," bringing good margin over
the highest regular rates in the Boston
market. OF all the large breeds, the Dutch
are unquestionably the best for the dairy,
and as they are not "fauey,' farmer of
moderate means can get into them without
mortgagng his farm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
Housing Manure.

The majority of Vermont farmers yet
throw out their manure under the caves Of
their barns. and leave it exposed to the
mercy Of the elements. To show how ruin
Gus such course is, we quote some recent
experiments, upon the Kincaid estate in
Scotland, on the comparative value Of housed
and exposed manure " Potatoes treated
with harnyard manure One acre produced
two hundred and scventy-two bushels. One
acre produced two hundred and ninety-two
bushels. Potatoes MANFRED from the COW
cred sheds One acre produced four nun
drel and forty.two bushels. One acre pro-
dnced four hundred and seventy-one bushels.
The next wear the land was sown with
wheat. when the crop was as follows 3
Wheat ON land treated with barn-yard ma
pure One acre produced forty-one bushels,
eighteen pounds (of sixty-one pounds per
bushoD. One acre produced forty-two bush
els. thirty-eight pounds OF sixty-one pounds
per bueheD. Wheat on land manured from
covered sheds One acre produced ifty-fve
bushels, Eve pounds (of sirty-one pounds
per busheD. One acre produced 6fty-eight
bushels, forty-sevcn pounds (of sixty-one
pounds per busheu. The straw also yielded
onethird more upon the land fortified with
the manure from the covered sheds, than
upon that to which the ordinary manure was
applied" We venture to say that lots Of
farmers who are too poor to take an ag-
ricutural paper, or too conceited to suppose
that they can learn anything by reading, or
by going to agricultural meetings lose a
hundred dollars year by leaving their ma
nure exposed to the weather, instead Of pro
yidng sheds or cellars for its preservation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
puEuMArIsMi RHEUMATISM
Sufferers, Read and Considerl


WHAT WlLLIAM LLOiD UANHIsUN sAlsI
DEAR stR.-Afier two years Of acute suffering ffun an
obstinate rheumatic affection which dche every Kind Of
treatment external and nteuau 10 which assuousY re-
sorted feel ID due that after comparatively few
applications Of the New Zealand Plaster relief has been
obtained which satisfies Of Ia singular enlcaeyi and
asceralung what has done In other well as my
own, nnhesltAtngy recommend fair trial ~ u 10 al
those who afflicted with rheumatism In any Of IL var
Gus manifestations. Yours, to aid the suffering
WIN. LLOYD GARRISON.
Iqt Highland Street Hoatnu.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

A good blooded heiier is worth this, ma
tive rarely, scrub never Dairy farmers
must more generally learn the Importance of
using bulls from good milking stock upon
their best cows, for heiiers to replenish the
herd Without attention to this, the result
is lottery, with vastly more blanks than
prizes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

Cosr or HELPERS. The Scotch plan Of
raising calves for the dairy is to commence
with new milk, gradually substituting skim
milk. with little oat or barley meal, and
finally get Thorn entirely on to Cruel The
cost Of two-years-old heifer on this system,
may he reckoued thus.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
New England Farmer.

Our first agricultural reading was in the
bound volumes Of the old Neu England
Farmer. edited by Thomas G. Fessenden.
Our grandfather, who died thirty years ago,
was progressive farmer, and owned Durham
cattle and Dishley sheep (now called short
horns and Leicestcrs) before there were a
hundred Of either in all New England. lie
believed in book-farming," and had every
work relating to his business that was then
known. lie took the Ne'o England Farmer
and the Maine Farmer and he was an emf
nently successful stock-farmer dairyman
and orchardist. FROM him we imbibed cur
love for the soil and for farming, and we love
now all the memories Of the days when we
were his pupil in every agricultural art, from
picking mp stones aud hauling cattle-drop-
pings, to grating trees aud breaking colts.
Consequently we take pleasure in opening
every successive number Of the Ner England
Farmer as it now is, no unworthy successor
Of the Farmer Of fifty years ago. And we
rejoice TO note continued evidences of its
prosperity, as manifested, among other
things, in a complete new suit of type, with
which its New Years issue appears dressed,
though it was hardly needed. Not only is
it AS neat as new pin " in this holiday
attire, but in all its departments it shows
marks OF the energy Of its publisher, and
his ability as well as determination to keep
the old Farmer in the van Of New England
agricultural journalism. We have already
testified to the great value and steady i'm
provement of its first page under the editor
ship of Mr.. Cheever, who is not only sound
and sensible writer ON all farm topics, but
an editor Of growing skill and appreciation
of the wants Of his readers. We have nc
doubt Of the rapid increase Of the already
large subscription list Of the Farmer in Yer
mont, as well as elsewhere.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
agricultural Drparf'prh
Advice Gratis.
T. N. HosKINs. Editor.

rg-Atl COMMUNICATIONS Tor this department should be
sent 10 the agricultural editor whose post-oce IL New
mort Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

GAIN OF 4 SrEER.-A grade Shorthorn
steer, well but not extravagantly fed, was
weighed every six months from birth until
six years old, with the following result:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
Scotch Granite Direct from Scotland,
Nantes, Shelves and Brackets,

I>oR sALE:-on hundred Iron bound casks, suitable
cost L, u. HUNTINGTON
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

Many men once thought that sheep could
live very well without water, but il was
when the same men thought that because
they had covering of wool, they could
winter very comfortably on the northwest
sile Of n haystack.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
M,soS,s currsE FACTORY,

ENDORSED ny THE DAIRYMEN's ASSOCIATIONS
by THE MOST EMINENr CHEMISTS, AND ny THE
BEST PRACTICAL FARMERS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19
HARMLESS AS SALT.

1T ADDS FIVE CENTS PER PoUSD TO THE
VALUE OF BUTTER, AND THREE CENTS FER
POUND TO THE VALUE OF CHEESE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

Is WITHOUT SEDIMENT, TASTE OR SMELL; Is
PURE, INTENSE, PERMANENT, ECO
NOMICAL, AND AS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-01-19

II is true. sheep will 60 through the winter
without water, but they will do very much
better with it aud not only so, but 1t should
be running water.
Sheep viii drink more frequently and with
far keener relish at trough where the wa
ter is constantly running in and out, than at
one into which the water is pumped
The drainage pipe which carries off the
waste water should be so adjusted as TO al
low the trough to fill within an inch Of the
top. The trough should then be covered
with a closely fitting cover, and through this,
and quite near the edge to which the sheep
come Ia drink, two or three oyal-shaped holes
should be cut, about tive and half inches in
the short diameter, and five in the long
II the sheep are to come up 10 the side Of
the trough, have the holes cut crusswise in
the cover if they are to come TO the end,
cut them lengthwise. A sheep will quickly
learn to put its nose through these holes for
the water, and then the wool about the face
and heavy folds Of the neck will be kept out
of the water, and thereby the animal saved
from vast amount Of discomfort arising
from the wool about the neck becoming wet
and frozen.
The more one studies the habits Of the
sheep, the more will the fact Of the ex-
IRENE fastidiousness Of the animal be i'm
pressed upon his mind, and the careful flock
master will soon learn that when he regulates
his care in accordance with this peculiarly,
he will be well compensated for all his pains
taking.
Not only will sheep drink with better rel
ish Of running than Of standing water, but
little observation will convince any one
that they will visit very often a trough ar.
4 4.
obliged to touch only their lips to the water
when they would hold back, till driven by
sharp thirst, from trough where they could
only drink at the discomfort Of having the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

THE NECRoLoGY OF 1875 includes many
prominent and distinguished names. In the
United States ex President Johnson and wO
Vice Presidents, Henry Wilson and John c.
BreckinIidge, have died; in the Senate two
members, besides Andrew Johnson, Buck
tngham and Ferry, both of Connecticut, and
IN The House several members, among them
Messrs. BuffintOn and Hooper, of Massachu-
sets. Gen. Francis p. Blair, Gen. Tho mas,
Judge l.. Is. Woodruff, Charles Wentworth
tpham, and Horace Binney, Of Phila lei
phia, who was in public life during Jeffer-
son administration, have also passed away.
Of foreign statesmen who have died during
the year, the most distinguished are the Earl
OF Stanhope, eX-Lord Chancellor st. Leon
ards, and Frederick William. Elector of
Hesse One emperor only, the Chinese, has
place on the record. In science and The
professions the best known are Sir Charles
Lyeli, Canon Kingsley. Athanase Coauerel,
Jean Baptlste CarpeauX, Bishop Tnirwall,
Prof. j. r. Cairnes, Amasa Walker, Corot.
the French painter, Sir Arthur Heaps, Rev.
DIR. VIM Selwyn. and the celebrated artist
Henry William PickerSgill. The principal
inventor whose death has occurred during
the year was Isaac NJ. Singer, and only one
noted woman, Lady Jane Franklin, wife OF
The explorer, Sir John Franklin, has died
Mnstc and the drama have escaped to loss OF
great names, and in poetry only one is miss
irg, that Of the banker poet, Charles Sprague,
of Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

A WASHINGTON WEDDING-At we'd
ding on Saturday, where the bride had cut
the gordiau knot from one hus band and was
marrying another, the Russian minister and
wife were present. At this wedding, which
was thatof Mrs. Carrie Carroll and Mr. Dove
ton Haggard, of the British legation, none of
the Episcopal clergy of this city would per-
form the ceremony, although DIR. Lewis, OF
St Johns church, had married the lady four
years ago to Colonel Kinney, from whom she
was divorced little more than year ago.
The Rev. DIR. POStlethwaite, OF the Reformed
Episcopal church, was not so scrupulouS
and came from Baltimore to this city and
married the parties, who sail for England on
the 18th. have understood that Queen Vic
toria will not receive a lady at court who
has been divorced. Now, what is 10 be done
about it? The gentleman belongs to the home
Office, and takes his bride to London. or
course he viii wish to present his wife TO his
sovereign, and there would be dreadful NOR
tibcatiOn If one of the sristocracy of Wash
1ngtOn was refused an Idience; for was not
her marriage honored by the presence of the
President, and most of our aristocratic cir
Gle? Colonel Kinney, the first husband, is
roa ming the wilds of Europe, and there
might be some ugly contretemps should the
pa ir meet, as was the case once when Bigeiow
Lawrence was secretary of legation. and his
divorced Kentucky wife, with another hus-
band, was enjoying bridal tour across the
OCEAN Springfield Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03
INDEPENDENT CONVENTION IN ILLIyoIs.

INDEPENDENT CONVENTION IN ILLINOIS
can mas Deen issued for an independent
state convention in Decatur Ill, on tha 1fth
OF February next, to nominate candidates
for state officers and to elect delegates to the
national convention to be held IN Indiapap-
Oils May IL TO nominate candidates for Pres
ldent and Vice President. The Illinois Call
says 1t is evident that the great pro-
duciDg classes can place no confidence in
elmer OF the old parties as they now exist.
Ii is hoped, therefore, that the great BODY OF
the people, without regard to past partisan
distinctions, will promptly take measures
10 be fully represented In the convention,
ana thus show their sO-called political lead
ers and would be masters thai they are tired
OF legaliZed injustice and robbery in the name
OF party. All who are opposed to forcible
welcomed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03
ANHEIR TO MILLIONS THAT HE CANNOT

AN HEIR To MILLIONS THAT HE CANNOT
Precautionary the wealthiest young man
in this city is Joshua Montgomery Sears, son
of the late Joshua Sears, who died February
4, 1857, leaving his son heir to his large estate
The heir reached his majority on Christmas,
but by the terms of the will, which left the
property in trust, he now receives but small
Traction of the estate. The elder Sears left
pro erty of the estimated value of 81 500 600.
Alii Gus Hardy, Horatio Harris, and Hugh
Montgomery being named in the will as trus-
tees. Under their management the property
has increased in value until ii amounts, ac-
corting TO the assessors returns of Nav 1875
TO "a .026 400 in real estate in Boston, in addi-
ton to investments In mortgages, etc, etc.,
of like value. Young Sears is at present a
student in Yale College, and has been edu-
Gated under the guardianship of the Hon. Al
pheus Hardy. He is young man of intelli-
gence, and is said to be possessed of many of
the characteristics ofhis father. By the terms
OF the. will the son was 90 receive $50, 500
when he was q, 81 600 annually from that
age TO %, $1,000 annually from 25 TO so, and
$4,000 per year subsequently. There seems
TO be no direct provision in the will that the
son shall ever receive other OF the estate than
the above save in the matter of his educa-
lion. Who will inherit this vast property In
The event OF the sons decease is q question
fOr the cOurts.-i Boston Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03
ANEx-APNy OEEtcrpru Tpor,,r

AN EX-ARMY OFFICER IN TROUBLF.-In
the early part of this month Lieutenant +.
;. DAVIDSON, OF the 9Th cavalry, stationed al
Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas, was tried
by court martial for conduct unbecoming
an officer. He was dismissed the service,
and Immediately afterward arrived in this
city. After his arrival he called on Mr., r.
II. Levy, money broker on Gravier street,
and induced that gentleman TO advance him
Sis for MS December pay. Mr.. Levy soon
learned that the transaction was likely to
prove loss TO him, therefore made an aft .
davit charging Davidson with obtaining
money by fraudulent means. Detective
welsh arrested the ex-lieutenant, and Judge
Evans committed the accused for trial.
fNelc Orleans BlUlefin Dec 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

@Dubuque has just had "high-toned and
gifted wedding"
@The New York state officers elect were
sworn into office at Albany Saturday.
rived at Havre.
ga Paris dispatch says Bishop Dupan-
loup has gone to Rome TO urge the canoniza-
ton OF Joan OF Arc.
1.-TWO men were killed instantly at the
centennial buildings Saturday, and another
died In hospital from Injuries received.
s0The Miller1tes said the world was COM
ing TO an end last year, but the old machine
kept waeging the same ~ ever.
sIThe Cincinnati Commercial says we
enter upon . year OF patriotic PROFESSIONS,
parades, pomp, pun and powder.
0M. Buffet and N. Paul de Cassagnae are
announced - candidates for the French sen
ate.
day, destroyed twenty buildings, including
the court house and post ONCE.
~HiRginsou tells the Boston teachers that
he doesn't believe in teaching history In the
present date-hammertng style.
VDr. Z. r. Folsom concludes that the boy
fiend Pomeroy 10 not insane, and several
more people are OF the same opinion.
~Hon. Jno H. Clifford, ex-governor OF
Massachusetts, died At New Bedford yester-
day, Of dropsy, aged sixty-six years
~The frigate Trenton was successfully
launched at The Brooklyn navy yard Satur-
day.
p6Count Andrassy's circular with refer
epce TO the proposed reforms In Turkey has
received the sanction Of Russia, and wiz BE
forwarded 10 the guaranteeing powers.
UThe investigation into the charges made
against Colonel ID. r. Anthony, postmaster
At Leavenworth, Kansas, has resulted In his
being completely exonerAted-
ga ladies' club I'm London for suburban
shoppers and matinee attendants gives din
nerS, lunches and dressing rooms, but ppor
hibtts talking. - "a. 80
u0lsaac H. rockingham. CHIEF clerk 10
the stamp depert@ent s. ths 8ostae pat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

KING ALFONSO has issued q decree con-
voking the COrtes for the 18th of February.
The general election for Deputies and Sena-
tors will commence ON the 10th inst. The
decree provides that the towns of Biscay and
Navarro that are free from hostile forces
shall elect Deputies and Senators for the
provinces occupied by the enemy. A decree
has also been published imposing penalties
on the press for attacks on the King, the
royal family and the constitutional mon
archy. General Jovellar sailed from Cadiz
for Cuba on Friday. The King had q long
conference with Generals Quesada and Mar
tinez Campos Saturday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

MISS BELLE HARPER, OF Fairhayeu w
W., was paid attention by young man,
Who finally said he would not have her.
Then Miss Belle armed herself with her
fathers shotgun, and, stepping out of her
opposite side of the street. raised the gun,
and, as she says, % took aim, prayed to the
Lord, and fired.' The young man fell. Miss
harper stepped back into the house. and
then sat down and ate hearty dinner. She
is out on bail, and he will soon be out on
crutcbeS " 49,
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SECRETARY FIsH'S NOTE to the European
powers on Cuban affairs is variouely COM
mented on by the press and people OF Ha-
vana. The Diario says the European gov
ernments now have an opportunity 70
to make him understand that the principle
OF international rights Is not q dead letter.
A London dispatch says Spain addressed q
note to the European powers on the I'D ult,
declaring its Intention of satisfy ing all Just
complaints of the Cubans. The elections in
Porto Rico for members of the Cortes will be
held February 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

On SECOND THOUGHT, Harvard has con-
cluded not TO Withdraw from the Inter Col
legiate regatta until 1877, when she can do SO
with some propriety, and, should fortune
favor. perhaps with honor. This is a very
sensible conclusion, ana although 1t was
probably great temptation to the Cam
bridge oarsmen to accept Yaie's challenge
and fight the old fight over again. we prt.-
sumo they Will console themse.v yes with the
thought that their action leaves their New
Haven rivals entirely out in the cold. Col
lege politics are quite as heartless as any
other Py,ln Timex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

STARVED TO DEATH.-A man died In La
chine, Canada, last week, from starvation.
from the room which he and family occu-
pied, repaired there to learn the cause.
They found that the unfortunate family had
Nourtshment was at once procured for the
sufferers, but the father was beyond recoy-
cry, and expired from sheer sfarvation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03
+ Vote of 1875. n Last state Election.

The total prohibition and independent
vote IN 1915 was s6,9s6; in the previous cleo
lions, 6s,O22. The republican net gain was
2S3 %23; democratic gain, 139, 376; net repub-
lican gain, "a ,541. Fully $1,000 of the votes
classed as indepen dent are really republican
and may confidently be expected to be cast
for republican Presidential electors next fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

THE Milwaukee correspondent of the
Graphic writes =" Lyman Trumbull, ex-
Senator of the United States, practices law
two partners, one of them his SON Perry. Mr..
Trumbull is stOuter than of old, and his hs.i..
grayer. He has always been very respect
able: rather unenthusiastic man, OF conser-
vative views but fixed preiudices. He is now
democrat, and seems to be well pleased
with the air and work Of the democratic ma
iOrifY In COngYeSs.n
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The Republican Gains.

The Albany Journal prints a table giving
emit cling nineteen states. compared with
the last previous elections i'm the same
states. The fOotings show that the republic
can claim of substantial gains in the recent
elections was well founded. The figures are
as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

A TERRIFIC WIND STORM prevailed at
Chicago and vicinity Saturday night, cutting
Off Geographic communication with the rest
OF the world for time, except via Omaha
and st. Louis. No serious damage was done
A gale at Springfield, H., unroOfed the
Springfield Iron cOmpany's unfinished mill.
Less $4,000, which falls principally on the
Keystone iron Roofing company, of Pitts
burg Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

y CLIENT RoBBING A LAwYER.-The rob-
berry OF a lawyer while returning home from
court in Missouri few days ago, by a client
whom he had defended against a criminal
charge, furnished singular illustration of
poetic justice. The lawyer had robbed the
client by exacting an eXorbitant fee, and the
latter made him stand and deliver In the
dark Part Of the road,-LodsrMe Courier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
REDUCTION IN PRICES
AT
STRAUS', 1O11 Pa. Av.
OyERCOArS.

AsTRACAS BEAVER OvERCOATS selling for
IUR BEAVER UVERC0ATs selling for sIs, for
ENGLISH KERsEY OvEROOATs selling at sH.
rLYsIAN BEAVER OvERCOATs selling for
SE, former price ol6.
DIAMOND BEAVER OVERCOATS selling for
10, former price 4ll.
wHlTsIY BEAVER ovEROOATs selling for
81 f0The- price Sl2.
CHlSCHiLLh 0vEKCOATs selling for IS, or
Hsr pF.Ce $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-03

Saturday the wife of Thomas Oliver, of
Lynnville, Ind, committed suicide by TAX
ing morphine. Her maiden name was Me-
few weeks On account of INFAMOUS rumors
concerning her character the husband aban.
doned her, which was the direct cause of the
act.