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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

its meetings would be TO create disscnsion and
eventually to attach Odium to the name Of Pat.
ron. Their constitution, therefore, wisely
prohibits the members as such from engaging
in the strifes and vicissitudes Of politics.
As citizens they may have their preferences
and in their civil relations, advocate the
nomination and work for the election, OF
whomsoever they choose. This prerogative,
Of course, cannot be denied them. But
agaius. one thing, especially, would We eau
ton them, viz admitting to their councils
men utterly destitute Of sympathy with them,
whose hidden purpose is 10 secure their suf.
frages 10 case Of political election.
1t is needless to cite special instances to
illustrate our meaning. Throughout this
state and every other state where the Patrons
have strong foothold, these crafty dema-
gogues,whose hands were never known to guide
pillow, are sprinkled among the grangers'
meetings, dropping hOneyed words to deter
mine future votes. \ few Of these men will
work immense harm in any lodge by the
suspicion their presence creates among the
uuinitiated. They love political preference
as they prize their daily bread and they in.
cline as naturally towards any society from
which they expect assistance, as the needle
turns toward the pole. Perhaps it is i'm.
practicable to discriminate between them and
those Of genuine and unsel6sh sympathy with
the objects of grangerism, but it is we'll moi
to be influenced to the extent of voting for
them. Let not our words be construed as
an attack upon the true leaders of the Pat.
rons Of the state. To them is duo the credit
both Of establishing and promoting an order
whose benefits have already begun to be fell
in many places. We would only warn thu
grangers against the subtle miuistrations OIL
the politician whose passion for evanescen,
glory causes him to gravitate towards an
organization for which at heart he has ouly 4
secret contempt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

We are very sorry, but ION July 4th,
while the men of this nation and the world
are rejoicing that 'All men are free and
equal in the United States, declaration Of
rights for women, will be issued, and grand
protest against calling this centennial cele-
bratiOn Of the independence Of the people,
while one half Of the people are still subjects
still political slaves" The document will
emanate from the National Woman Suffra &c
Association.
At conference in Philadelphia, recently,
embracing representatives of nearly all the
military and civic organizations intend.
ing to participate in the Fourth Of July GEL
ebration, it was decided to make a grand
torch.light procession on the evening Of the
third, and procession, civic and military,
on the morning Of the Fourth the leading
features.
A "Centennial Congress of Liberals" is to
be convened at Concert hall, Philadelphia,
July LIST, End, Ord and 4th, for the purpose
of organizing National Liberal League
about fifty local Liberal Leagues having
been already organized during the past three
or four years in different parts of the country.
The general object OF these leagues is to ac-
complish the total separation of church from
state, by repeating all laws which exempt
church property from taxation, permit Bible
reading and worship in public schools, en-
force a Sabbatarian observance of Sunday
and so forth.
Many are inquiring about this time
whether the goods on exhibition at Phila-
delpha will be sold, and removed as soon
as sold. We have information direct from
Philadelphia, that no goods cW be re.
moved from the exhibition until November 10.
-EE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

The latest returns OF the receipts of reliQ-
ious and charitable institutions for 1876.
have been published in New York paper.
The total income Of those Of national char.
Scter amounts to s6,4l2.442, about six
millions Of which came in the form Of dona.
lions, the remainder resulting from sales. Of
Bibles and religious publications.
An English settler in Cape Colony, South
Africa, is said TO have made Sl25 900 in four
years by raising ostricbss and selling their
feathers.
The veterans Of the Mexican war living in
the far West aud extreme Southwest have
been given free passes 10 their centennial
union in Philadelphia aud return from the
Central Pacific, Union Pacific aud Texas
Pacific railroads, the last-named purchasing
tickets for them on some Of the intermediate
lines.
Mrs. Lincoln has been pronounced sane,
and released from guardianship.
An officer recently dismissed from the
Turkish army, last week Thursday night shot
and killed the minister of war, the minister
Of foreign affairs, aud the aid.de-camp of the
grand vizier, besides seriously wounding the
minister Of marine.
The Knights Of st. Patrick have been
holding meetings in Albany to protest against
a parade of 0rangemen 10 that city on the
18th Of July. II the 0rangemen parade
trouble is expected, as the feeling is very
intense.
The Gre in London last week Thursday
night destroyed over two million dollars
worth of property.
Heavy failures 10 England, Scotland and
Ireland are announced. An Irish failure Of
linen manufacturers at Belfast, Waterford
aud Portland is for about 81 100000.
The bank of France now has over 500
tons Of gold 10 its vaults, or about as much
in weight as 20 largest size locomotives.
Over $500 Chinese immigrants arrived il
San Francisco, during May. The anti.Chi
nese feeling is said to DO making fearful
havoc, in a quiet way, with the Chimes,
lauudries, and they have lost more than hal
their business.
The following recapitulation Of the vote
for candidates for President;
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

represents the average conservative elements
Of the party putting IL into the field. What
is there 10 the sound Of these two names that
can inspire campaign songH The truth is
We have no such pledge Of reform as ought
to have been given.
Tho st. Louis convention is but four days
distant Should Tildeu DO nominated with
some strong liberal reformer, il is the opin.
ion Of many not ShOrt.sighted persons that
the democracy would sail close to the prov
Of the republican ship next fall
While Hayes may possess the slumbering
energies which once aroused will cope with
the dragons Of the hour, he does not seem as
yet like the man to clean out political COR
ruption and destroy the desperate rings
which virtually rule the country. In a
word the ticket paciies without satisfying.
Elsewhere we give the platform in full, to-
gether with recapitulation Of the votes
for the different candidates.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

Flonr.-The movements in Flour have bosn Of no
Importance the past week and prices about 2jc "
brands remain about the same. There is however, a
dull feeling, and the sales have been small at 50 al
and this description is in fair demand for the Provln
COS IS 70 for Wisconsin extras and IS 25 ID 10
for Minnesota extras, including choice and hvorte
brands. In Winter Wheat Ohio Indiana aud Mch
gan. the sales have been atS6 6D Dbl Illinois at 81
for choice and vorite brands Southern family brands
are selling at 81 40 Dbl for medium and choice In
Fancy Minnesota and Wisconsin extras the sales have
been az 81 40 1874 Dbl, US TO quality.
CornAeal has been in fair demand at 81 80 20 3l2l
Dbl for fresh ground and kiln dried
- Rye Flour has been quiet and sales at 81 80 40 so
v ID in small lots.
In Dat Meal the sales have been at Sc "a v Dbl for
brands.
Grain.-Tho demand for corn from the trade con
tinues qu to moderate, but supplies are being shipped
quite freely to Europe, and are still quite rc
duced notwhstand ing the large receipts. The sales
OF nlxed and yellow have bsen at so "a G3c W bush.
Oats are quite dull and in prices considerable do
cline has taken place The sales Of mixed and white
No. white at &c 40 so " bush.
In Rye the sales have been in small lots at 90 a 9jc
Shorts have declined to sis5O@4
Fhe Feed Sl4 80 "a l5 and Mddlings at SIC 40 10 v
HSy..The market for hay is steady and arm with
sales at SS D q ton for coarse and SIS a 20 v ton
ioT hno and medium grades
In Rye Straw the sales have boon at S.S a 90 " ton
L. market for Pork is dull and tho
s.oh haNe noon confined To small lots, We quote sales
at S2l so "a % so " Dbl.
Beef remains quite dull and prices arc easier Sales
tras at Sl3 10 IA Dbl.
Lard Is dull and prices have ensed or with sales at
and kettle refined, '
smOked HANS are selling at ~ 20 l3c " b.
CITY Dressed Hogs are quiet at Sic " ID.
PrOduee.-There is no change 10 nstce I'm tho But-
yer market The sales have been ut % al Die NJ NJ for
ehSee New York and Vermont Daries Is v sc for So
lected and Is 40 22c v ID for common 10 good West
srh butter has beon arriving pretty freely and sales
nave ranged from 10 10 go v ID for common and choice
Cheese Is dull and sales small at 0D 50 ~ M for
poor 70 good, and 9 40 I0I v b for prime.
Mhlte beans are in fair depand. but mediums can.
not We quoted over 81 Us Pea Beans range from Al rs "a
90 W bush for Western and Northern Yellow Eyes
Mt 81 20 az 2 and Rod Kidneys at 81 Is "a as " hush
Eggs have become quito firm and prices have adj.
Vaneed The sales have been ut a. an I7e for Eastern
and 10 10 u for Northern and Prince Edward Island
Potatoes have been in fair demand at As ~ 90 A.
v bush for common kinds, closing dull Now south
ern potatoes range from 50 80 "a " Dbl.
Strawberries have ranged from Is al 2Oo ~ box in.
Guiding Southern and natives.
sug"r.-Rehned sugars are firm and sales at 100
for powdered Ol "a Oio for granulated and 81 D los
10 Tor the different grades Of coffee crushed
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
mMferio,cm CnftLe .,InrLe,.

Cattle-supply this week 79s head against 1880
head last week. Tho trade is dull in the CITY for Beef
Dealers asking at the start higher prices than
they obtained. We judge about !e advance would
cover best lots; II the supply had been heavy as
last week another decline would have boon inevitable
Butchers were slow In paying the advance, bnt were
AFRAID they would have " pay higher ut brighton, and
e &c live steers 70 Mr.. swim, average 1880 lbs, al
5lc steers 10 Holmes at same price. Hathaway
swift sold As stlloTs to Learnarl average 1901 rs
at 5ie 10 steers 70 H. Locke average 1875 rs at IS
steers TO different parties ut s. IS steers 10 Won
worth, average l2li s at 5o re steers N Mr. Winter
1875 bs at 5le steers at 5le. William Colwol sold
10 steers 10 NJ. q. Feeh, average 1850 bs at As 3O
bull l45O lbs ae 81 steers to Cromwell Bros iaOO Ms
at IS 20.
sheep and thanksgiving lambs are now coming in
lots. fine bunch sold Mt 70. Butchers are paving
this week full prices. Not much llo 10 the trade.
Fisher Brothers sold 80 extra lambs average 60 lbs at
90 sheep at 6le NJ. 4. shaokott sold 90 sheared
sheep at SCI weight $500 lbs 20 lambs at 500. o. H.
kidder sold small lot Of wool Sheep average ~ MS
7ie " sheared sheep and 81 lambs at average 55
lots AZ lie v m.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23


This is Commencement season and much
of the space Of many papers is devoted to
the reports of graduations, society and liter
ary anniversaries and prize speaking AT
this time of universal business depression it
is not with much promise Of immediate 6nau-
cial prosperity that the average graduate
surveys the different fields of enterprise
The call for civil engineers has ceased while
the professions for which an academic course
is thought lay the foundation are full to over
flowing. Yet the demand for thoroughly edu-
Gated and cultured men has not in the least
abated. Forsuch there will always be openings.
1t is these, who by their freedom from conceits
and vanities, can confer dignity on any sta
ton and rescue from mediocrity and dispar.
ity whatever pursuits are necessary to the
life and health of society. If there is any,
thing which liberal course of education
does teach man, it Is the myriad sidedness
Of knowledge, and consequently his own in-
competency to encompass it. One of the
first fruits, therefore, of thorough culture is
humility. That all graduates are possessed
of this attribute is not claimed, though it is
no fault of their instructors that they are
not The different alumni will be watched
while they breast the first cold waves of OPP
position, and the more success they achieve,
whether as politicians, teachers, ministers,
lawyers, or scientific agriculturists, the more
should the institution be priced where their
education began.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
A WALKING MIRACLE.

MR. ii. r. STEVENS
Dear Sir-Though a stranger, want to inform you
what VEGETlNE has done me,
Last Christmas ScrOfula madO its apparence In my
system-large running ulcers appeared on me- fol-
lows One on each OF my arms, one on my thigh
which extended to the seat one my head which cat
into the skull bone, my left led which became
so bad that two physicians to amputae the limb
though upon consultation concluded not to do So as
my whole body full of scrofula they deemed 1t
advisable 10 cut the sore, which was painful beyond
description, and there was quart Of matter from
this one sore.
Tho Physicians all gave me up to de- and said they
could do no moro for mo Both Of my legs drawn
UP to my seat aud thought II did get up again
l would be cripple for life.
When In this condition / saw the VEGETINE adveT-
tlsed, and commenced taking 1t in March, and fol-
lowed on with II until had used sixteen bottles, aud
this morning am going to pillow corn, we'll man. All
my townsmen say 1t is miracle to see me round walk
ing and working.
In conclusion will add, whom l was enduring such
great suffering from that dreadful disease, SorUfua,
1 prayed to the Lord above to take me out Of this
world but VRdETlNE has restored 10 the bless
ings Of health, desire than TO live that
may be of some service 10 my fellow mon, and know
OF no better way TO aid suffering humanity than TO in
close this statement Of my case, with earnest
hope that you will publish 1t, and II will afford
pleasure 10 reply to any communication which may
receive therelrOln.
l am, sir very respectfully, -
WILLIAM PAWN.
Avery, Borron Co., Mich, July 10, 1872.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

sending Union soldiers to the rear, with de-
liberately proposing to repudiate the plighted
faith of the government, with being equally
false and imbecile upon the overshadowing
financial question, with thwartiug the ends
Of Justice by its partisan management and
obstruction Of investigation, with proving
itself through the period of its asccndancy
in the lower house Of congress utterly ncom.
petent to administer the government We
warn the country against trusting a party
thus alike unworthy, rocreant and incapa-
BILE. (Cheers.)
Seventeenth, Tho national administra-
ton merits commentator for its honorable
work in the management of both foreign
and domestic affairs, and President Grant
deserves the continued and hearty graft.
tude Of the American people for his patriot
ism and his immense service in war and in
peace. (Oheers.)
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
The Governorship,

The interest in this question grows apace.
Ii we are to measure public sentiment from
caucus expressions in different parts Of the
state, Mead and Estey are the. prominent
candidates. Four days hence the nomina.
zion will he made. The points, weak and
strong, Of these two men have been dis.
cussed vigorously enough to awaken enthusi-
assn and secure general enlightenment on the
subject. The former is by all means the
preferable man viewed from any standpoint
The insinuation Of the st. Adams Messenger
that he would be the choice of the Central
railroad politicians has no significance what.
ever. Hobbies are only too apt to warp
men from anything like candid judgment.
1t is generally known with what zeal the
Estcy canvass has been conducted how run.
Ders in his interest have been despatched
from what source all can guess) to all parts
of the state; and how education has been
berated and the self.made-as if all men
of prominence were not selEmade-have
been extolled. These, perhaps, are all prac.
teal resources, sanctioned by custom.
If it has come to the pass that goodness
and business tact constitute complete official
fitness and capacity, were not the heather
Greeks much better than WEI Aud read
this from the Messenger.
Noty vva okould ha nlol O. 80 H. Dbl.
reelected, but the chances are against it,
We believe in being practical in politics,
and so, of those who are available, we con.
slider Mr.. Estey, without disparagement to
others, the fittest representative Of Vermont
character, industry and independence.
Practical available Strange words
these for reformatOry organ. Since we
cant have what we want, must we want
what we can have2 Men prate about sound
sense as if it were substitute for qualifca.
ton; and industry as If the state were
obliged to recognize it by giving it the highest
Office. Like many others we have nothing
to say against Mr.. Estey as man but when
his claims for the sutfrages of the state are
uncurtained, he in a measure becomes open
to criticism. Character, conviction, sense
and industry are excellent qualities as form
ing the keel aud hulk of vessel. But in
order to the perfect ship a mast, sails, a
rudder, chart and compass are requisite.
Give US man who knows something about
the ground who can see the bearings Of legis-
lation and know when To veto aud when to ap-
prove who is somewhat acquainted with She
snarls, the catches and antiquities of legal
phrases. But we trust that the zeal with which
Mr.. Estey's friends have "done" the state will
have its own good reaction and suggest to
the people that official fitness can speak for
itself as official unfi tness does Dot.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

The season has come again when the soul
is vexed with the eternal opportunities Of
the lghtning-rod man. Rather than be
swindled by this ubiquitous nuisance, men
will brave the elements and stake their lives
and property against all the contingencies of
fire and electricity. Some minds, unversed
in scientific principles, regard the erection Of
lightning conductors as a defiance TO provi-
dence-a sort of provocation that tempts the
destructive current away from its natural
path. Others, figuring on probabilities, are
willing to confde themselves to the luck Of
not being selected by the electric bolt.
But what provision can be made for those
who literally quake with terror during the
terrible cannonading in the heavens? A
report comes, well authenticated, of a
woman who actually died Of fright caused
by thunder. What assurance can be given
to the timid that during the progress Of a
storm, they are subject to no peril None,
we believe. A house may bristle with the
FURNISHED points of conductors without af-
fordiug absolute safety to the occupants.
Perfect insulation from a powerful dis
charge of electric fluid is hardly possible.
General precautions, however, afOrding a
considerable degree of safety may be taken
by all. Nearly every one knows the posi-
tive danger of taking shelter beneath tall
trees or near the best conductors, but just
what use lightning rod serves may not be
understood by all. If one had the nerve or
audacity to station himself near Its steeled
point, he would learn that its Office is more
to prevent an accumulation near the build.
ing of the electric fluid by allowing its grad.
ual escape into the earth, than to conduct
away large current after the discharge.
Understanding this, he would not hesitate
long before securing this means of protec-
tion for all himbuildings. He would be a
benofac.or who should collect statistics for
this state and season showing what per cent
Of buildings provided with conductors, scien-
tiGcally adjusted, were struck and with what
results, The practical test is always the
best, and the man having wares to sell is
not always the one to be consulted.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, June ia Young
Mems Christian Association has been organ.
lied here, and we are anxious to open a
reading room, but find ourselves unable to
pay for all the good papers necessary to
make it attractive to the numerous young
men coming here from all parts Of the coun.
try. We therefore solicit the donation Of
the Sun, 1rusting that you will eventually
be amply repaid in its increased circulation
at this point. JOHN DAGGETT, President.
The Sun, condensing its news into the
smallest compass, is an excellent cheap news
paper, but as an index of christian civiliza.
ton it is just as good as the Popular Sci.
ence Monthly which the Y. NJ. Q. A. of New
York not long ago excluded from its rooms.
And doubtless the Sun 10 printing this little
mosaic intended the same as q commentary
on the religious taste that prevails in the
far West.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
MA7IxET9.
SO. .J0MIlsb.trv .Market.

50. JOAnSbWry .HarKeE.
THURSDAY, June %.
Prices Paid by Dealers
Butter, new, tubs or balls choice 10 20 zoe y ID.
Eggs, fresh, V dozen, l5c.
Beans, common white S.75 hand picked $3.50
Oats, Soc V bu.
Maple Sugar, stirred, EXTRA &c v ID; tub &c.
Potatoes, 30c " bu.
Beef, dressed weight Z 20 Sc y 10
Veal, live weight, Sc y ID.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried Apples sliced lac y b strung, lac; quartorcd
IL "a l3c.
Molasses, v gallon, 7Oc.
Sirup, silver drip, Sl.0O.
Sugar, refined q, lie; extra &, lie granuated Itc
Maple Sugar "a loo.
Kerosene, 20c U gallon.
Corn, 80 bu, new.
India Wheat, Coo " bu.
Meal, 75c v bushel new.
Feed, Sl.i0 tP 100 lbs.
Bran, 81 .25 " 100 lbs.
Flour common, $3.50; good family, S7,7j; hest, IS.
Rye Meal unsted, Be " h.
Shorts SIS " ton.
Turks Island Salt so cents.
Tlerce Lard, lse.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

President Grant was requested to con-
tribute a centennial message to Philadelphia
Sunday School Times, and he sent the follow
ing "YOur favor of yesterday, asking a
message from me to the children and youth
Of the United States, to accompany your
centennial number, is this moment received
My advice to Sunday schools, no matter what
their denomination, is Hold fast to the
Bible as the sheet anchor of your liberties !
write its precepts in your hearts, and prac-
tice them in your lives. To the influence Of
this book we are indebted for all the progress
made 10 true civilization, and to this we
must look as our guide in the future.
righteousness exalteth nation but sin is
a reproach to any people,"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23

In the opinion of the st. Adams Messen-
ger, to f. Il. Woodbridge and w, G, French
belongs the credit of rcpresenting'th real
republican sentiment of Vermont. The
same paper, inspired by its bette noir, kim
dies into a new fame of undying hatred at
the prominence Judge Poland assumed at the
convention. ltnow becomes a serious question
whether it would not be libel on mans
character simply to purchase ticket and
ride on the Central Vermont railroad.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-06-23
Valuable Evidence.

The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev. o.
T. Walker, ID. d., formerly pastor of Bowdoin Square
Church. Boston, and at present settled in Providence
II. l., must be deemed as reliable evidence. No one
should fall to observe that this testimonial Is the result
Of two years experience with the of VEGETINE in
the Rev Mr.. Walkers family, who now pronouncos it
invaluable;
PROVIDENCE, r, l.. l64 Transit Street.
II. II. STEVENS, ESQ. -
feel bound TO express with my signature the high
value place upon your VEGErlNE. My family have
used II for the past two years In debility it
Is invaluable and recommend 1t to all who may need
an invigoratng, renovatng tonic.
o. T. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor of Bowdoln Square Church Boston.