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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

President Grant spent several hours in
the exhibition Friday, devoting most of the
time to the government. buildings.
Saturday being the second and probably
the last Of the 25-cent admission days, the
attendance was greater than on any day pre-.
vious, the number Of paid admissions being
95,S73, making the total admissions, includ-
ing those on the free list, l04,5l4.
made note of all the articles saw
labelled as coming from Vermont; may
have overlooked few. The State has done
WE'LL but might have done much better.
The Estey Organ Co., of Brattleboro, has
a handsome "parlor" in the main building,
in which they show nine fine instruments.
The Fairbanks Scale Co., occupy 1900
feet in machinery hall, where they exhibit
200 styles Of scales An elegant case con-
tains the medals awarded to them at previous
exhibitions They also show their scales
in twenty.threc foreign departments The
Brandon Scale Co., also have a fine display.
The Lane Manufacturing Co., Of Montpelier,
have their saw mills in a building where
most of the other mills of this character are
exhibited and in operation. The marble
companies are well represented with the
rough and polished specimens. George Bar
ney of Swanton has beautiful specimens oil
marble. There is granite from Barre and
St. JOhusbury; black and white marble
from Roxbury; Isle La Motto marble; and
Brandon, Rutland, Dorset, etc., have good
display. The Burlington Wooden Co., show
cloths. Miller Of Dummerston aud Judd oil
Straiford have fine maple sugar. BIS. Mich
OILS Il Co., show Gould steam engine. Gil
man Of Montpelier shows nice buggy and
sulky, aud the Montpelier manufacturing
Co., lot Of childrens carriages. Jones x
Lamson Of Windsor, screw machines anC
press drills. IL. ii. Dean of Swanton show
his fne collection OF Indian relics In the
womcn's pavilion, there are slate painting:
from Brandon and Rupert, needle-work frou
Bellows Falls, and twig frames from Man
chester. In agricultural hall Vermont ha
some good samples Of wool. No butter auc
cheese from Vermont-how is that for low
81. Adams MESSENGERS
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.
JON. Vanderbilt is just the same.

Com. Vanderbilt is just the same.
The California Grangers estimate of sur.
plus wheat this season is 10000 tons.
Sandwich, Mass, claims dog that chcws
tobacco and drinks whisky.
Mr.. Sickniger was arrested in Richmond,
Va, the other day.
Mr.. Ross has spent 100000 in hunting
for his son Charley.
Brigham Young has reduced his stock Of
wives to eighteen.
Alfonso, the young Spanish monarch, is
very active. studtOus, and an early riser
Soaping railroad tracks is diversion Of
Western hoodlums.
Burke, N. Y, has n ladies' Republican
club, all organized and Ofiicered man.fashion.
The prince imperial Of Austria will start
in the fall on a two years trip through Eu.
rope and America.
San Francisco is thoroughly scared by
small pox. Thirteen cases developed them
selves in an orphan asylum in one day.
President Grant has headed campaign
subscription with one thousand dollars, being
wv PSi NShN' W. JOei
The 1900 breweries in the United States
produce yearly 2S5 100000 gallons of malt
liquor. Most of them have been built with
in the last twenty-five years,
The commissioner Of pensions is now pay
ing the Communication price for artificial limbs
and those soldiers who lost legs or arms are
receiving s24 per month pension,
Work is being gradually suspended on all
the public buildings ia tho country now
partially completed, and hundreds Of
mechanics have been discharged, owing to
the reduced appropriations,
Delegates of the Methodist church, North
and South have been in conference at Cape
May during the last few days, and have
agreed on a basis of union.
The elections Of presidents of councils
general in France resulted in choice of 8
constitutionalists IL monarchists and 80 re-
publcans. The republicans gained seven
members.
The Molly Mcguire prisoners Munley Nc
Gehan, Carroll, Roarity, aud Boyle, recent
y convicted of the murder Of Policeman
Y ost, at Tamagua. were sentenced to death
last Monday.
The New Loan which funds oue-sixth of
the national debt at a saving in rate of in-
terest Of from one to one aud half per
cent, will diminish the national texation on
that account some four millions of dollars
annually.
John Chinaman is, apparently, weary OF
the role Of "mudsill" The falling of IN
Chinese immigration during the past three
months has been remarkable. In July,
1875, 1890 Cinnamon landed in San Fran
cisco. In July, 1876, S34 arrived and 1870
went home.
A convict who escaped from North Car
olina jail stopped at farmhouse, told the
inmates that he was an officer 10 pursuit OF
a fugitive aud had put on the prison.dress in
order to deceive him, asked for a revolver
and got il. At another place, by telling the
same lie, he borrowed horse. Several
blood.hounds overlook him, but he shot them.
Yet, after oil his good luck, he was captured
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

TnE NEW LoAN.-The successful negotia-
ton of the sale of 100000 four.and-a-
half per cent bonds, on terms clearly favor
able to the government, is matter to be
rejoicOd over. The bonds are placed at par
in gold, less commission Of one.half Of one
per cent on the $500, 100000. Among the
parties taking the loan are the Rothschilds,
Seigmans and other representatives of for
eign financial interests, as we'll as number
of our own banks and bankers. There is, to
be sure, something conditional about the
negotiation-the amount of bonds actually
soId being $4,000 1000, with the privilege
of taking the balance But there is no rea-
son to doubt that this balance will get mar
keted in due time, under the auspices Of the
kind of men who have the matter in hand.
Looked at in any light, the negotiation is a
success, and will continue to keep up the
credit Of the government.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

for the presidency he declares that he stands
by his record on that question, and that the
party must 60 forward in the performance Of
its pledges, taking no step backward. Mr..
Wheeer's past course and present utterance
on this subject are free from all doubt. He
declares that he regards the act of 1876 as
the pighted faith Of the nation and that il is
the duty OF Congress to supplement it with
such legislation as may be necessary for its
strict fulilment. Another work of great
and pressing importance is to be done.
Among the evils entailed upon the country
by the democratic party is vicious system
Of civil service.
The present is a favorable time for the
correction Of this abuse, and return to the
true method Of civil service. The republi-
can party now proposes to enter upon the
work with earnostness and zeal. The Gin.
cinnati platform strikes at the very root of
the evil by declaring that the constitutional
distinction between legislative and executive
function aud duties should be strictly o. .
served, and that Senators and Represent.
tives should not dictate appointments to Of.
flee. Gov. Hayes by his letter Of accep-
eobNVi NhiOh 10 buiouSuOub u inOucl VI trunk
ness and true craftsmanship, gives particular
prominence to his views on this subject No
candid man of any party can read what he
says in this respect without being profoundly
impressed with his courage Of opinion and
his perfect freedom from the acts and prac-
tices Of demagogue and place.seeker.
Alter speaking the election Of Gov Hayes as
being likely to precede reform in the depart
meut Of public life, Mr. Bristow said the
democratic cry for reform would be sienced
by its party leader the moment it came into
power, Not so with the republican party
1t has proclaimed itself in favor of relorm
while it is yet in power, aud does not pro-
pose to spare its own followers or adhereuts
in carrying out its promise 1t has chosen
for its leaders men who arc fully commit
ted to thorough and radical reform, AND
whose lives aud public careers give un
qualified assurance that they will faithfully
fulfil what they and their party have
promised the country shall be done
The only hope for present reform, thor.
ough, radical, and complete, is in the sue
cess Of the republican party.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01


FlOur.-New Flour has been arriving pretty freely
from nearly all points and the market Is well supplied
for the season. The trade purchasing moderately, but
thoro Is still lair demand for common extras bakers
extras and choice patents. The sales have been at
80 N 80 " Dbl for Western superlno 40 4 rs for
common extras ~ 10 0 . 80 for Wisconsin extras; and
s. N 70 for Minnesota extras ncudng choice bakers
extras. Winter wheat, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan
have been selling at s. rs "a -. Illinois at 81 al 2i
and st Louis at SO 40 ~ " bbl, including inyOrite
brands. Southern Flour has been quiet at y "a IS
v bbl for medium and choice family and fancy Min
nes0A brands range from 81 50 40 90 v Dbl AZ to quail
In Corn Meal there have been sales at 81 s. 40 ~
hbl for iIosh ground and kiln dried.
Rye Flour has been selling at 81 80 40 81 hbl for
Dat Meal soils at Sc 10 " Dbl for western and 81 50
al 40 Dbl for mvOTite ana fancy brands.
Grain.-'lho market fer corn has been quiet and in
prices little change The sales have Uoon at ~ 1
Gle V bushol for mixed and yellow but tho range have
tho the close i FROM 81 a 61.c
Oats arc quito firm and have been In very fair do
mand, The salos have been ut 10 "a iGc v bus Tor
mixed and white No. 3 % 40 Zoe for rejected, and Il 40
isc for No | white. New oats range A. 40 jDo. v
In Rya tho sales have been small at rs 20 soc y bush
for old, and dull at these prices
Hny'-lhe demand for hay Continues moderate. Tho
sales of coarse have been at $40 40 ~ line and medium
grades at SO 40 Is and common at Si2m u v ton.
moderate and in prices very little change since last
week. The sales have boon at 81 so 40 Is for prime;
9 p 10 90 for mess and s22 40 % 90 for clear and OK
ira clear,
Beefhas been in fair demand, with sales at $40 a u
for mess and extra mess and y 90 ~ 1 los hmhy'
" ID for city aud Western, including steam and kettle
rendered
Smoked Hams are selling at 49, @ lie v ID as 10
quality,
In city dressed hogs the sales have boon at SO NJ h.
PrOduce,-TheTe Is n good demand for limo choice
Butter, but all other grades In moderate request
The sales Of choice New York and Vermont diaries
have been at 20 az 27c, selected lots, croamores and
fancy diaries at % ~ 3lc and common 10 good at ~ al
2io v 10. In Western Butter the sales have boon at
"a az 22o v h, as 10 quality,
sugar.-Tho sugar market has been very quiet Ro.
fined sugars have been selling at lie for powdered,
u 40 llic for graduated, aud % ~ lll " n Gr the
diieTeat grades Oi coffee crushed.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

The fall season is at hand and as yet there
are few signs of revival Of business. Many
who looked forward to the spring of 1876,
with the hope that the season would witness
removal of the depression and dizziness which
has hung upon the business and agricultural
interests so long, have been sadly disappointed.
The condition of business affairs has been
worse, if possible, especially in the large
cities. Many failures occur every day.
Merchants are reducing their expenses to the
lowest possible figure, dscharging all super
fluous help, and in fact grinding everything
down to the lowest attainable point OF business
economy. The farmer, though his crops
may be good, cannot realize the high prices
of few years ago, and in many cases can
not get the money for what he does dispose
of. Thus he is obliged to econOmizo as
closely as possible, to enter into no extravagant
and uncertain investments, and to deny him
self many of the luxuries or comforts that
he has been accustomed to. The railroads
have never had such poor year as the pres
ent. They are obliged to reduce their fares
much lower than formerly in order to pay
their expenses Mills and manufactures
are either closed up or running on half time.
But no better index can be wanted Of the
present condition Of things than the testi-
mony Of the hotel and boarding house keep
ers at and on the routes to the centennial.
They made great preparations for the influx
of travel, supposing their places would be
crowded by pleasure seekers with plenty Of
money anxious for the best accommodations
and surroundings. But in place of these
pleasant anticipations what is the reality
Those who attend the centennial 20 with the
sternest determination to spend as little as
possible. They hire the cheapest rooms and
eat the cheapest food that is wholesome and
good. They buy nothing but what is abso-
lutey necessary for their comfort and needs
Of course there are many exceptions, but
this represents the plans Of the great mass
Of the people who attend tho centennial.
Here in Vermont hard times are not so much
felt as in many places. Nearly all the in-
habltants find some labor which will keep
the wolf from the door. Though labor
is very cheap, the demand Tor articles Of
luxury has also decreased, and everybody
manages to get along without having to
spend half their salaries excepting up APP
pearanccs."
The people generally have found out that
economy must become fashionable, or that
they must 60 to the poor-hOusc. So as an
other year is half done without producing a
great change for the better we must still
keep up the practice Of economy and wait
for better times. Nearly everybody thinks
that the bottom has been reached and that
things must improve before long. Then let
US cheerfully wait, cOnsoling ourselves with
the fact that we are wel-lavored in compar-
ison with the people Of some places, and
hope and work for the good time that must
and will come soon if We will at present but
adapt ourselves to the condition Of things
during this long season of "hard times"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

Everybody is interested in the nominations
of both parties in the great state of New
York, for, as many prominent politicians
have said, "The side that carries New York
carries the Uuiou." Therefore all eyes were
turned toward that state during the holding
of the republican convention last week.
The most prominent candidates for governor
were A. b. Cornell, w. NJ. Evarts, and f..
d. Morgan. Cornell was the favoritc of
Conkling and had strong hopes of securing
the nomination; but he evidently was not
the choice of the people and he withdrew
the day before the convention this pract-
cally left the contest between Evarts and
Morgan. Many had hopes that the former
would be nominated, but Morgan was too
strong for him and was nominated
on the first ballot. Hon. Sherman
Rodgers was nominated for leuten.
ant governor. Hon. Il. D. Morgan was New
York's war governor and thus is familiar
with all the duties of that office. He i,
honest, great favorite of the people and
will make strong fight for his party. II
is doubtful who the democrats will nominate
though they recognize the necessity of put
ting in their strongest man. Ex.gov. HOra-
ito Seymour Lieut.gov. Dorsheimer and
representative Abram s. Hewitt are most
prominently mentioned for the position.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

jority, yet as great efforts are being made by
the managers of the state canvass on both
sides as though il was doubtful state
like New Hampshire. Why; because the
party leaders believe that ian ounce Of pre-.
vention is worth pound Of cure" that en-
couragement given by Vermont in September
has greater effect than more time and
trouble taken to gain the same object in DIFF
ferent states at the November elections.
Therefore both parties are flooding tho state
with political pamphlets, holding meetings
every day and night with speakers from
abroad who use their utmost endeavors to
help their party, perhaps without the strict
est adherence to the truth. Personal argu-
ments are used and in some cases If money
will "bring around" waveriDg voter, il is
used and regarded as well spent. In fact,
every means at hand is used to gain inau-
ence and votes for the respective sides All
this, voters OF Vermont, is intended for you
Most of you have generally preference for
one party or the other, yet this year, when
the issues at hand are so grave and conflict
ing, many are in doubt which way to turn.
And it is this class that both parties wish to
retain. We should all examine thoroughly
the claims Of both parties to our votes we
should look carefully into the record of the
past and see who it is most safe to trust with
the peoples money, aud to make laws for
their benefit and prosperity. In a campaign
| like this some watchword is used by which
to know the attitude Of the parties toward
the prominent issues Of the day. This year
both parties have taken up the same cry fol
their watchword. Reform Reform is the
basis Of all the claims of both republicans
and democrats to the control of the govern
ment Therefore when the universal cry i
reform, we should look into the reasons why
this cry is adopted, and see who is the mos
capable of carrying it out in practice.
There is no doubt but that both sides mis-
represent many Of the facts in the issues o
the present campaign; but the best result
can be obtained by looking up the cours
taken by the two parties on the importan
questions that have come before the coun
try. 1t is no use to say that the pas
should not be considered in making a dc
cision upon the subject, for it is hordl
: possible that party should change i
ideas in single presidential term. An
if that is the case, land we think it is
there can be few reasons why the preser
party should not be continued in powe
But at any rate, every one should be well il
formed upon the subject and prepared
give his verdict next Tuesday, for the opir
ions of the intelligent freemen of Vernon
arc a sure index of the better sentiment {
the whole country as to the qualification
, of party and men.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
PAID NEARLY
s. 90.

- January 2, lS1j.
II. r. STEVENS ESQ.
Dear Sir When about six months cid / was vacci
mated The parties who vacCinnted from tho same
virus died from the humor. Tho humor spread over
me TO such al cXtent that was rolled in bran to pre-
vent mo from scratching person. The disease finally
settled in my head remained in this condition abOu
ing in my head and dischargiug corruption from my
ear At this tlmc small kernel appeared ON my neck
gradually increasing in size until tumor formed Of
such immense size could see 1t by turning my eyes
downward All this time was taking various rene
dies for my blood without any substantial benefit.
then went to u permanent physician in Boston,
who, during his treatment of six months, lnnced the
tumOr eight times, which cost me nearly 500 This
left me with rough, aggravated Sore without at all
diminishing the size Of the tumOr, and in sicky fec
BILE condition consulted another ply scian in Ma
tick who after considerable time succeeded IN healing
the sore without reducing the size. At tins point
commenced to use VEGErINE, through the earnest
persuasion Of friend. After had taken this modi-
cine about one week experienced wonderful sensa-
tions. My whole body seemed to be undergoing a
radical change, until finally the amor broke and dis
charged irghtful quantities. From this time 1t de-
mock still bears the ugly Of the and lance
AN now healthy and strong and able to work every
| day.
will also mention that have been sufferer
from inilanmatOy Rheumatism ever since can renem-
| her, until commencing the Use Of NEGETlNE, when
almost Immediately all rheumatic pains ceased. This
statement volunteer for tho purpose OF beneitng
other suffering humanity, aud you will confer favor
| by giving it much publicity as thought proper.
| Very gratefully,
o. NJ. SAvELS, Ashland, Mass.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

Mr.. Bcecher's counsel are trying to get a
change of venue to the northern part of the
state of New York, as they say an impair
tial jury cannot be obtained in Brooklyn or
New York city, and therefore they wish to 60
where the people have heard little or nothing
Of the great scandal, and where jury can
be obtained that has formed no opinion OF
the matter. The New York Tribune hits
the nail on the head when in speaking OF the
case it says, "Mr. Beecher's counsel are right
in assuming that an intelligent and impartial
jury cannot be collected in Brooklyn to try
Mr.. Francis d. Moulton's suit for malicious
prosecution. They suggest q change of venue
to the north. Certainly. Only let them go
far enough. 70 the North Pole, for in.
stance"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

Next Tuesday will be an important day
not only in the minds of the people Of
Vermont, but in the minds of the voters Of
the whole United States. Why, needs not
to be said here, for the story has been told
by the press. echoed on the stump aud reit-
Grated by the people that Vermont opens the
electoral campaign that she fires the first
gun that the result in this state will have
an enormous influence on the voters of other
states, and that her vote will indicate to
some extent the general result in November,
All this is certainly true and though Yer.
mont is sure to give large republican ma
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
The Medicine that Cures
VEGETINE.

Taking into consideration the character Of ts vouch
ers, tho history Of its aud the immense Increasing
demand, VEGETlNE may be fairly entitled the load
ing medicine Of tho ago.
For Scrofua in tho blood VEGETtNE IL an inalli.
bic remedy and person nced suffer from tumOrs ul-
GERS and diseases arising from Impure blood IL VEGE-
TINE Is used according to directions. There is not
Of Scrofua in existence that NEGETINE will not
cure provided, however the vital functions have mol
lost their power Of action, all that may be said TO the
contrary Notwithstanding.
VEGETINE is pleasant in taste, mild in It's influence
and absolute in its action Diseases the following
| unquestiOnahle evidence will show.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
what is Tegetine.

IL is a compound extracted from barss roots and
herbs 1t Is natures remedy IL is perfectly harmless
from any baH effect upon tho system. 1t Is nourlshing
and strengthening IL acts directly upon the blood
1t quiets the nervous system. 1t gives you good,
sweet sleep at hight II great panacoa for aged
fathers and mothers for II gives them strength qulets
their nerves. and gives them natures sweet seep-as
has been proved by many aged person. IL Is the
great Blood Purifier. IL is soothing remedy for
children. IL is very pleasant to take every child
likes It. 1t rcvves and all diseases originating
from impure blood. Try tho VEGETlNE. GIVE II d
fair trial for your complaints then you will say to
your friend, neighbor and acquaintance, "Try it, il
has cured tnep
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

A New Orleans wrecker lately undertook
to complete a contract in a given time, but
as the final day approached found that his
divers were making little progress with the
work, and that his contract was in danger OF
being forfeited. Procuring diving armor
he deeended on a tour Of investigation, and
having reached the bottom found his seven
workmen intently watching seven crabs.
Close examination discovered that the name
Of some celebrated race horse was inscribed
upon the back Of each Of the crustacea, and
that they had been matched for a series oil
races, one Of which was in progress at the
time. The cause Of the delay was explained.