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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Farmers Meetings.

| noticed by the FARMER that the people
have taken more than usual interest in the
meeting of the board of agriculture, etc,
the present winter. This was especially no.
ticeable in the Cabot meeting Not only
among the farmers, but all classes mani
tested their interest in the meeting by fill.
ing the hall to overlooking at each session.
Now, since such gatherings are universally
admitted to be beneficial, why may not the
farmers get together occasionally for single
day or evening and discuss some subject,
the grass crop for instance, depending on
home talent There need be no cumbrous
machinery, but simply have paper followed
by discussion. Or, it thought best, two
adjoining towns like Cabot and Marshfeld,
might work together holding meeting in each
alternately. Now what say you, farmers
Shall we not keep the ball rolling? Speak
out. NJ.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07


Under the license law of Minnesota there
has already been collected from the liquor
dealers OF the state $4,000 in fees. which,
under the provisions of the same law, will
be used for the building and support of
state asylum for inebriates.
Can it be possible that such law is found
on any statute book in any civilized country,
in an enlightened age? Let us look at it
for a moment, until we can understand its
full import. This law grants licenses to sell
intoxicating drinks and thus gives legal and
moral (?) sanction to traffic which is the
direct cause of tho larger part Of all the
crime and pauperism in any state. 1t juSti-
fes and encourages the making of drunkards
and criminals, and so far taxes the privilege
that the liquor dealers are compelled to make
special efforts to extend their business so as
to be able to pay the fees and still realize the
desired profits. The immense revenue of SIS.
600 in fees is already collected in Minneso-
ia, under said law. Fees paid for the priv.
llege of making drunkards with all that is
implied by drunkenness, aud with all that
drunkenness produces Of poverty, misery
and crime The state has the revenue in
her treasury, and is she satisfied Has she
received an equivalent for the harm that has
been done? Will the SIS, 1000 build all the
poor-houses aud support the poor made
so by licensed rumselIing2 Will it build the
jails and pay the expenses of courts made
necessary by licensed rumsellng? Will
it feed aud educate the drunkard's children,
made more than orphans by licensed rum
selling2 Will it bind up the broken heart
Of the drunkard's wife, made more than
widow by licensed rumselling? Will it
atone for the terrible sin Of the state, in
giving lega! aud (im)moral sanction to every
crime mentioned in the decalogue2 These
are questions we should like to see answered
iu the light Of the nineteenth century, by
any man who claims to be a patriot or
a Christian. But the state does not propose
to pay all these expenses and remove these
evils, with this reserve fund-the $4,000.
Still it must build poor houses aud jais,
support criminal courts, and pay all the
costs Of beggary and crime, and this cost
must be raised by direct taxation upon the
people, The $4,000, by provision Of the
same law, goes Ito build aud support state
asylum for the Inebriate"! 1t is all spent
for this purpose alone. The law gives
certain class of men the right to make
drunkards for q consideration, aud then pro-
vides that with this income an asylum be
built aud supported for the benefit of that
important class who fall to ruin under the
influence of the licensed bars Of the state |!
What a confession of wrong as to the first
clause of the law, is seen in this fruitless
effort to restore the wretched victims of the
law by providing an asylum for them, after
they are ruined Tell it not in India pub.
fish it not in Africa for neither the ingenu-
ity Of the half civilized nor tho brutality of
the savage could devise law more incon-
sistent with enlightened reason and common
humanity. Do we want the license law in
Vermont and New Hampshire?
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
Pianos and Organs.
A. A. MAGWIRE
SprinmeId, Vt.

THE highest aim Of the great minds Of all ages has
been classification To bring things Of life into syste-
matte order the goal Of our lamented Agassiz In
trying TO arrange In clnsses widely different created
beings Others like Lime put order into plants herbs
shrubs and trees. Some, again, like Bacon, Kent and
Fichte have grouped the forms and products Of the
intellect men of the Humboldt stamp have grappled
with tho problem of all existence and brought order
out OF previous chaos.
The most epitomzed kind of classification is that Of
human existence ntO-work, play and religion. Well,
In this busy land Of all know enough Of work
the lumberman on his ran, the farmer IN the field,
the hands In the fhctory the storekeeper behind the
counter the lawyer at the bar-th0y all are at work.
and there is generally sufficient OF that commodity in
this world
ofreligon We will say nothing, as that branch Of
existence has been productive Of hard knocks to
the human than any other subject and still keeps
large portions Of tho great brotherhood Of nations
estrangcd from each other But there is subject-the
third in our system of existence-of which we can
speak without fear of dissension and that is play. To
be sure, what some call play differs as much from
other kinds Of play as wornweod from the honey Of
Hymettus. Look ut the boy who, Juggling at the rope
with Jack Frost nppng his toes, drags tho heavy sled
up the steep hil-for play; the base ball player
with caloused hands catching the deadly ball-in
play notice the young stiaed by costly and etd
tobacco smoke wasting the fruits Of his labor playing
billiards tenpins by the hour Is that playl Let
have very little Of such kinds Of play you please
for 1t involves good deal Of hard labor Other kinds
of play require bodily exertion like cards. check
crs, etc but they fail to be comfort to great many
Now, our essential attribute of play must DO comfort
and rest. Where greater comfort DO found, or
sweeter rest enjoyed, than In music,
To possess the three essential attributes of music,
pleasure, comfort and rest in the most enjoyable FORM
would DO to have the Thomas concert troupe right
under the elm trees in front OF ones house but as the
fairies have gone to glory long ago, must needs
think of something moro feasible. WE'LL there is one
thing that be done, and that is to buy for your
daughter a splendid
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The Northern New Hampshire railroad
has paid the stockholders annually a very
handsome dividend For several years after
it was built it paid five per cent upon its
capital stock, and then increased its divi.
dend to seven per cent, which it has paid an.
nualy for many years. The New Hamp-
shire railroads with few exceptions are pay.
ing handsome dividends, som of them sew
eral per cent higher than the Northern road
and the stock is quoted much above par 10
market.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
WATERFOWL CATTLE MARKET.
From the Boston Morning Journal Of wednesday.

From the Boston Morning Journal Of Wednesday,
Cattle-The ightest supply over the Northern roads
since last summer. Courage Of dealers TO have
nearly expired Largo Of Chicago beef being
In the city, shipped by rail direct, has apparently
filled up all the avenues Of trade The light supply
not likely TO improve. The chances to be against
quick sales Leavitt sold n steers average 1850 lbs
live, at 6ic live. A Sargent sold two 2-year-old
steors for sos average 1000 bs Shaoket sold four
3-yeaTOld steers and two at 9l09lc ID, d. wi
three oxen at Sic " ID, d. W. to dress 1850 TBS each.
Sheep remain at stationary rates The quality aver
ages poor, not many likely locks supply light from
tho North butchers manifest considerable lndifier
eno0. Mookman sold 100 sheep, average 80 lbs, at
&c. Adrch Johnson sold 81 shee, average 76 lbs, at
4io v ID. W Armstrong sold 81 Merino lambs on
DRIFT, average 81 lbs,
Poultry-RhAt few are marketed are gathered this
week from this vicinity at l3c for mixed lots.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
1875. 1876.
THE VERMONT FARMER
1870.
FOR THE
CENTENNIAL YEAR.

TUE Centennial comes only once in hundred
years aud hence two out Of every three generations
pass OF the stage without the sight OF the stirring
scenes which We are about TO witness The nation lie
already alive with the spirit of6 and earnestly pre-
pairing for the great exhibition each class Of citizens
for their own special department. And none can be
more interested this affair than farmers for aErcul-
turs ls the pride and glory Of America
II is specially important therefore, that every fam
lily shall, this year, have a live and able weekly
paper Of his own paper that breathss the spirit Of
the times and Is ready TO share the labor which tho
year has imposed upon the country And the aboring
classes need an agricultural paper and home paper
and paper that Is made con the ground" and made
by the intelligent and entorprsng farmers themselves
storytelling and theorisng agricultural paper pub
shed in the great city is not what the farmers of Now
England need. Such paper is not the best instructor
for them.
Every farmer should study his own business with
care and earnestness in other avocations and
professions study theirs. And nowhere can they
study eectually on their own soil and in their
climAtei and In no way so well as by the aid Of
home paper ably conducted for their special benefit.
Such a paper becomes a profitable medium Of ex.
change through which in d erent sections or in
different circumstances, may compare experiences and
note failure the result Of their efforts.
Again, good home agricultural paper tends to
facilitate division of labor, and thus not only to
greater skill and efficiency in every department
Of farming Industry, but to mpart the knowledge that
each has gained by special study to every other For
instance, one has given his attention largely to
manuring and filling the soili another to stook,rnis-
ng third to dairylng and fourth to fruit culture.
Now, each Of these departments has been made a
speciality for study and experiment by those who have
devoted themselves to this pursuit. HIS acquired
knowledge and skill reported from week to week,
In their homo paper, and all It's readers may learn to
do what others have done, much more than any one
class could have done for themselves All must see
the force of this argument. And here bog leave to
suggest that our constant aim is to make the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07


Farmers should be educated, as we have
often urged. But what should they study
in addition to the primary branches We
answer, they should study mathematics till
they are able to make notes, cast interest
and understand all the forms of common
business, and till they can survey their own
farms, or know that the work is done cor
rectly by others. They should study natu.
raj philosophy and chemistry, that they may
understand the operations going on around
them in nature, aud apply its laws in the
cultivation of the soil. They should study
commercial law, that they may understand
when contracts are binding. They should
study political economy, or the science Of
wealth, in order to understand the laws that
govern trade. They should study book keep
ing, that they may be able to keep their
own accounts. Nine-tenths Of all the law.
suits arise from facts resulting from ignor-
ance on some Of these points. AS we have
intinated farmers should study and under
stand thoroughly the legal forms of notes,
drafts and checks, but when they have &C.
casion to make Deeds mortgages, bonds and
such papers, it is safer to consult lawyer,
as serious mistakes are often made by those
who think they understand how to draw
such papers. Now if our farmers sons are
going to school, these suggestions may help
them in the selection Of studies.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

On Friday night at precisely twelve
o'clock, the old year died, and the very next
minute the new year, the glorious centennial
year was born. Here again is illustrated
how nearly death is related to life. Indeed,
there can be no life in this world that does
not result from death. The seed dies before
the germ of the plant is born the worm dies
to give life to the butterfly that springs
from the chrysalis, and all nature is dying
every moment to give place to new forms Of
life
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
FACT AND FANCY.

A writer in the Graphic don't believe
Tweed has run away he thinks he was kid
mapped and murdered! We shall probably
next have the theory preached that he has
gone to heaven.
There are neither doctors nor lawyers ia
the Shetland Islands, and, alas they turned
out the other day and killed the last editor.
A Vermonter got tramp to fire off a
shot gun which had been loaded for II years,
and as reward for his job he had to pay
So for burying the tramp
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

At Westerly, h. L., drunken mau lately
came home late at night, as drunken men
usually do. His poor wife with a child
year old on her arm became the object of
his madness, He attempted to kick her,
but hit the child and killed it. "The ooro-
ners jury returned the verdict that the per-
son from whom the father purchased the
liquor which made him drunk is guilty Of
murder" And is it not so The liquor
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Beriah Green says, "of all the love affairs
in the world none can possess the true love
OF big boy for his mother" 1t is indeed
sign Of nobility to be in love with a moth
er. Next to the love Of husband, nothing
80 crowns a womans life, as the supreme
and abiding love of her own child. Show
us the boy who began by falling in love
with his mother, and we will predict that he
will grow up to an honorable manhood, will
love his own wife, and aim to discharge his
duty to all mankind.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

What do our children read2 This is an
important, practical question which all pa
rents should be able to answer. Charles
Francis Adams said recently that "three.
fourth Of the books in brisk demand at public
libraries are vapid and sensational" And
this is not the worst oil it, larger part of
the floating literature of the day which is
found at railroad stations, on the cars, and
at the bookstores is vile and cOrrupting-
yellow-covered trash, Those who read it
drink ia moral poison. We say, therefore,
to fathers and mothers, guard your children
with scrupulous care against the influences
of corrupt literature.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Mount Vesuvius has taken another emetic
and is now dlsgorgiDg its overloaded stom-
ach. Historians tell us that nineteen erup-
tions of this volcano occurred between the
first and the seventeenth centuries. During
that century, twenty.tbres took place, and
during the present century, twenty-five have
already occurred. These VOLCANOES are the
earth's safety valves If these spent up"
fires could have no relief, our little "bal''
would be blown into fragments, perhaps to
form another system Of asteroids for astron.
omers from some other planet to gaze at.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
For the VERMONT FARMER.
The Great Grape Vine of Santa Barbara

The following account of this natural
curiosity, is compiled from Hyatts Hand
book Of Grape culture, Charles Loriug
Braces work on California, the Santa
Barbara Press, etc
The Rancho on which this vine stands, is
situated on Montecito Greek, near the
town Of Santa Barbara, Cal, aud is watersd
by stream from the hot springs a mile
distant. Its home is the courtyard of an
old adobe house on this estate, which has
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

In an article on "Charcoal" last week,
the writer was made to contradict himself
by the insertion of the words "bone dust" 10
the last sentence, the work of a laundering
"boss printer" who has been known to make
mistakes before. The bone dust plot was
not one of those giving the largest return.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The state oranges are looking sharply
after the interests of the farmer. In Mary.
land, the state grange has petitiOued the
Legislature to impose a tax on dogs; in
Massachusetts, the grange has adopted
resolution favOring the taxing IF church
property, and deposits in saving banks.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

1t is stated that the number of criminals
in Massachusetts has more than doubled in
ten years, and that the percentage of crime
in that state is 33 per cent larger than in
ireland. The annual cost of the criminal
class in this country, is estimated at $780,
100000. The great problem of the hour
is, therefore, how shall this tide Of crime
that is sweeping over our country, be stayed ?
DIR Holland solves this problem in the fol.
lowing summary way: "If we want to get
rid of rascals we must stop raising them"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

Somebody has already measured the beer
which will be sold and drank on centennial
grounds in Philadelphia next year, aud it
foots up 100000 barrels. to say nothing Of
what will be sold In the city proper
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
WANT

AGENTS for the bestselling stationery package in
the world. II contains sheets paper, Is envelopes
and piece Of IeTSfy Single paeSsSes Win nSI1 o.
elegant sleeve buttons post paid Is cents. This pack
age has been examined by the publisher Of the Farmer
and found represented-worth the money! Circulars
free. BRIDE co, 100 Broadway, N "
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

By a recent decision of the postmaster
general, publishers have a right to prepay
the postage at the usual rates on all papers
ordered to be sent from their offices for no
matter how short time, If only for once.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
TIE FARMER,
For the following reasons;

For the following reasons:
Because II Is a good Agricultural paper.
Because II is Home Agricultural paper
Because 1t is practical Agricultural paper.
Because the best farmers in the state write for IT,
Because It has a aus Literary department.
Because II has an instructive Orange department.
Because it gives the latest market prices
Because II publishes the current news.
Because ii is furnished at the lowest prices
Because It will stop when your subscription expires
Because the farmers are all tAkingit
Subscribers who receive their papers in single wrap.
psrs and the masters and secretaries OF oranges gem
sray are invited to form clubs in their several lOsall
Ties.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The Rutland Globe appeared New Years
day on handsome double sheet of heavy
paper, with numerous cuts Of the centennial
buildings aud a description Of tho whole
affair. The Globe is enterprising.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

So. JOhnsbHrV Market.
THURSDAY, Jan c.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter, new, tubs or balls, choice 25 q 2se Vb.
Eggs, fresh v dozen, 800.
Beans common white $500; hand picked $3.50.
Oats, soc v bu.
Maple Sugar, stirred, extra, loo v h, tub, Sc.
Potatoes, 400 v bu.
Beef, dressed weight, "a So v ID.
Veal, live weight, &c v 10.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried Apples, sliced, I5c v ID F.; strung, lac.
Molasses, v gallon 75c.
Srup, silver drip, 100.
Sugar, refined q, lie extra G, llc graduated, l2c
OHious, 81 rs v bushel
Kerosene, 20c v gallon.
Corn, 92c v bu, old.
India Wheat, 7jc Y bu.
Meal, sSc v bushel, old.
Feed, 81 40 v 100 lbs
Bran, 81 40 y 100 lbs.
Flour, common, SC so; good family $3.50; best, 50.
Rye Meal, unsifted, 30 U h.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The years record of crime in New
York counts up as follows the cases dis
posed Of in the police courts numbered a.
399!-60,33l males and 24,06S females.
And some of the crimes are thus classified
800 burglaries, Isl entertainments, l24 vic.
lations Of the lottery law, 20S robberies, 80
obscene literature cases. These criminals
have been trained in the school Of vice,
which is free school in New York.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
A. A. MAGWIRE,
SPRINGFIELD, VT.
Caledonia .9gTicHIiHrGI Society.
ANNUAL MEETING.

THE annual meeting Of this Society will DO held
at the st JOhnsbury House, Tuesday, January IL,
1876 at 10 o'clock a. m TO elect officers and to trans
act any other proper business of the Society, full
attendance Is requested. |. W. SANB0RN, Sec'y.
Lyndonyll0, January 4, 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
AMERICAN CYCL0p EDIA,

which has been In course Of publication ELr several
years, Is nearly completed-fourteen OF the sixteen
volumes being ready. IL is fully illustrated with
engravings and maps. The cost TO the publishers Of
the work is ever slO1OOO before the printing begins
Every family should secure this work. The publishers
will supply specimen pages gratis on application 10
$40 a b5t Broadway New York.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The following is said to be the platform of
the american Order" a new secret organi-
zation formed throughout the Union for pc.
litical purposes. ITO perpetuate the Ameri.
can Union; to oppose the power of the
Church Of Rome to sustain our free unsec-
tartan schools; to oppose appropriation OF
public money for sectarian purposes to OPP
pose the election Of Papists to political office. "
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

The Pope, Plus TX, recognizes the Amer
lean centennial and proposes to contribute to
the exposition works Of art from the gallOr-
les Of the vatican.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

a.. sJakdS but he had Careless indifFer.
ence as to cOnseq uepces which deserves sc.
we're punishment.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
MARKITs.

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Market arc not received at the time we 20 10 press
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07

agents have trouble in getting hundreds OF sub.
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-07
GOOD AGENTS WANTED,
THE CENTENNIAL CITY.

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