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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

CAULIFLowERs.-In our climate early
caulhowers oftener fail than succeed. AL
lowing the seed to be of good strain, many
skillful eultivators find themselves unable to
produce anything like fair return for their
labor from the early variety, while they have
excellent results with the late crop. This
is because our climate is very unfavorable to
the one, and we'll suited to the other. At
the time late caulihowers are perfecting, the
heat of the sun is daily becoming less, there
are frequent fogs, and the nights are cool
with heavy dews. All these conditions,
which SO suit this plant, are exactly re-
versed when the spring crop is coming on ;
then the temperature OF both day and night
is increasing, and just before the plants have
reached their full size, and are ready to head
the weather is so hot that growth is checked
altogether, and the plants come to stand
still In order to succeed, the early plants
should have their growth pushed as rapidly
as possible abundant manure, Of course they
need, and they should be protected on chilly
nights. If hand-lights can not be afforded
then some screen or shelter, to be put over
at night, to prevent any check by chilling
should be provided. Then if there can be
easy methods of watering abuudantly when
dry weather comes on, all will have been done
that our climate aud condition will allow
and fair success may be looked for.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

WHEN To SEED Down TO GRAss.-I have
not doubt that August is the best time.
Grass sowed then looks we'll now, though it
hardly started perceptibly before frost, and it
appeared to grow but little after that Even
that sowed with late rye is starting now 6ue-
ly, and will stand drouth much better than
any spring sowD grass possibly can. Oats
seem to be so much a necessity to horses,
that have favored seeding down with that
crop, and raise generally only rye enough
for what straw we need. But last summers
experience is \ warning. l met Mr.. Bar
stowe OF Norwich, Ct, life-loug dealer in
implements and seeds for farmers, and he
appealed TO me to know what time Of the
year it was best to SOW grass. With the
manner of Sir Oracle l said August, aud,
it seems, confirmed some advice which he had
just been giving. For my part | was very
glad also to be confirmed in my view by so
experienced an observer. Rather than SOW
grass seed with oats, and take the chances Of
the summer, think it will pay to plow the
oat stubble, and SOW the grass aud clover to-
gether as early as the oats can be gotten of
the land.-COr. American AgricultHrist.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04


The following, though not new we are as
sured is a sure way to thin out hawks, if not
to get rid Of them entirely ;-"As the sea-
son is approaching when hawks are most des-
tructiye to young poultry, method Of catch
ing and killing these marauders will be in
order. 1t is a well-known fact that hawk
will always light on some conspicuous place
close to the poultry yard, from which TO
sweep down upon his victim. Taking advau-
tage Of this, erect a pole with fat surface
at the top just large enough to hold strong
steel trap. Fasten this by chain to sta
pie in the pole, aud await results.-No bait
will be needed, for the hawk will be quite
certain to light on the trap and be caught;
A gentleman who has tried this method has
succeeded in killing all the hawks in his
neighborhood, and now can raise poultry
without loss except by accident"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

IT being busy time with farmers now,
our agricultural correspondence is much
smaller than we could wish, and We would
be pleased If those who have papers that have
been read at board meetings and other farm.
ers' gatherings this winter, would send some
Of them to us, for wo know that there are
many that have not been printed which are
we'll worth the perusal Of our readers. Aud
at this time when there isl dearth Of cur
rent correspondence, they win be dOubly ac-
certable.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

Now is the time to purify your chicken
houses to prevent disease. Burning sulphur
in the houses; spriHkling with carbolc acid !;
white-washing with hot lime; cleansing out
frequently; providing new nests providing
literally, ashes, charcoal, burnt oyster shells,
lime, gravel, pure water, will all aid in stop
ping or warding of disease.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

1t is good way after gratis have been set
q week or two to 60 over them with the wax
cup and fill up any opening or cracks the
wind have made in the waxing for unless
the air and rain are kept out OF the grated
parts, they will seldom grow and do we'll.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

This establishment has been In successful operation
for quarter Of century and the largely increased
business and the many comp mentaTy letters received
every season speak we'll Of tho quality OF plants,
trees 40, which have been sent not only TO every
state In New England, but to many OF the other
states and the Canadas.
New Catalogues for 1877 will be ready for disribu-
tOn about April lst and will DO froo t0 customers
Of the two past years out and " all others
who apply.
Those who will aid US 10 extending our business by
ordering catalogues for their friends who interest
Cd IA these things or IN speaking good word for US
will receive our hearty thanks
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

PREPARING NESTS FOR SErrERs.-The best
manner in which to construct nests is to
place damp earth at the bottom, moulded in-
to concave shape. The dampuess in the
soil supplies the moisture to the eggs which
they lose by evaporation during incubation.
This is but initiating nature, for We know in
that state the nest is placed on damp ground.
Cover the nest thus formed with bruised
straw, broken short and fue Long straws
often entangle the hens toes, and broken
eggs are the result Do not cut the straw
in machine, as it will prick aud irritate
the hen and harm the chicks. The coneav-
ity of the nest must not be so great as to
huddlo the eggs together in the middle too
Deep nor must it be so fat as to allow them
to roll out Of the nest. A happy medium is
the thing to be aimed at, and little cxper-
ience 10 the matter will soon enable even q
new hand to form the nest just right.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

To KEEP LICE PROM SETTING HENs.-
Sprinkle SULPHUR handful to a hem
twice week on the hen, when on her nest.
Take the sulphur in your hand, commence
at the hens tail, let your little finger just
touch the feathers on her back and she will
raise them; move your hand toward her
head, letting the sulphur scatter among her
feathers. This will keep of the coop lice,
the bane Of the poultry house Don't put
on the sulphur within three days Of the hen
Matching, and it won't hurt the chicks.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
VOL. vII.--NO. q
EGGs FOR HATCHING.

- n From arst-class stock Of Pfymouth
~ ~ Rocks, Brown Leghorns, white
N.4 Ieghorns, Dominique Leghorns,
~ 1llsck Red Game Hantarns, At 81 per
EztfzsAn dozen. EGGS from superior rekin
Ducks, at 81 per dozen. Fowls for sale, Also one
pair each OF Buff and white Cochins and Light Brah
mas 10 make room. All packed secure to 20 any dis
tance. Address
w. 4. SWIFT. 50. Johnsbury, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
HUDSON RIVER
FRUIT GARDENS.

Many novelties in spring price list. Prouty's
Seeding, Capt. Jack and 30 ether varieties
strawberries; Thwnck and Delaware Rasp-
berries Synder-a perfectly hardy blackberry.
Plants 81 90 per dozen by mail; or $500 per so. New
Grapes Fruit troes etc. etc. Berry Baskets and
crates In great variety. Address
X. II. HAINES.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
EGGS. FOR HATCHTNG.

n FROM Silver spangled and 6olden-Pencilled
WA Hamburgs and White Rose Comb Bantams.
~" took the FIRST premium and special on Ham.
6w burgs at Keene, JAN 18th and 18th, 1876, and
first on Bantams Dec, 18th goth and 2lst, 1876
Eggs Warranted true co Name.
EGGS sl.50 per l3 Chicks for sale in the Fall
n. H.. HONEY. NARROW. N. ~.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
EGGS FOR HATCHTNG.

- From the poultfy yards of Geo. S. Wheeler,
HN1A New Ipswich N. H., at the following prices,
ValtftA for setting Of 10, Bronze Turkeys 1900 {,
--sA~SPekin Ducks, $3.50; Plymouth Rocks, y. b.
r. Game Bantams, and Black Loghorns, $500; White
Leghorns Brown Leghorns and L. Brahmas, 81 so.
Have shewn Bronze Turkeys. Pekin Ducks, z. Rocks
and Black Leghorns several Of the leading exhibi-
tion this season. and have taken LIST premium on each
White Leghorns, Brown Leghorns, and L. Brahmas,
have been exhibited, but the stock is first class
All eggs sent out warranted laid and to reach the
purchaser in good condition. Address all orders to
GEO. s. WHEELER, New ipswich, NH.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
EGGS FOR HATCHING.

a / can furnish iresh eggs that will HATCH
. Ell from the following varieties, s. s.. and q.
a. s. Hamburgs selected from J. q. MeKeens
W. 1Ss2gB first premium stock, equal to any In New
wv England, $500 per doI., Light Brahmas,
=A-= Todd's stock, $500 per doz. Heathwood
Games 81 so, White Leghorns, Sl.5Q.
Ny stock Is all FIRST CLASS and most OF 1t bred
from first premium stock. Address
ID. w. yTcFEEN. So. AcwerIh, N. N.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
GREEN MOUNTAIN

PO TRY VAR ID 8.
EHGC FOR HATCHING, from my celebrated
ENJOO Houdans, @. s. Polish, Golden Sebright
Bantnms, 81 80 per DOZEN Pekin or Cochin Bantams,
si.O0 per Dozen. My stock Is from J. Y. Bicknelps
Yards Imperial Pekin Ducks, 90 per doz., from Pal
last Importation. White Carrier Pigeons, SO per
pair White-crested, Fantau and Jacohin Pigeons, IS
per pair nom Burpoo's Lott My prices In.
cude the best package for eggs. viii send
the Poultry World one year all that order two dos
en- eggs from my yards. CorrespondeBcs Solicited,
and satisfaction given 10 all. Address
q. m. CARPENTER, w. EnOsburgh. Va.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

1877 SEED UE
And circulars of Blooded Live Stock PRKE. We offer
the best and most reliable Garden Field and Flower
Seeds See sample packages seeds free for two &c
stamps BENSON & BURPEE, Seed Warehouse 223
Church Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04
FISH GUANO! (!

Dry Ground Fish GuanO, to 10 per cent.
Ammonia; Is per cent. Bone Phosphate or Lime
HalfDry Fish Scrap, good quality. Also Superphos-
pilates and Pine Island Guan0.
-PRICES LOW
Address, Quinnipiac Fertilizer Co..,
IJui77 lSO State Street, New Haven, Conn
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-04

f34Gsst Having had large Experience. and
possessing all the facilities for Raising and Mo-
wing Buildings of all kinds in the best posi-
BILE manner, the subscriber would solicit share Of
such work. Work done by the day or job, at hard
times prices. JOHN BARRowS, Hartford, VT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
Ow GREAT OFFERING
COHEN BROTHERS.

5000 WORTH OF GOODS JUST ADDED TO
THEIR HERETOFORE EXTENSIVE STOCK.
Times are hard, and dry goods are falling. COHEN
BROTHERS take every possible advantage OF the
market. Among the many bargains just received are
So pieces BLACK SILKS, which they offer at from
45c. to SO yard; .,
Also, 2l rieces COLORED, STRIPED, and
CHECKED SILKS;
4 full assortment of PARIS BROCADED SlLhS
at less than one half their present value;
80 pieces BLACK GRENADINE;
ID n,cces BLACK CASIIMERES at Csc. hcret
sold at 81;
10 pieces BLACK CASHMERES ut 75c formerly
sold at &1.15:
IA pieces BLACK CASHMERES 1T 81, the hand
soonest ever offered at $50;
90 pieces BON1BAZINES at 93c., reduced from
$780,
Every variety of DRESS GOODS in black and
colored:
Also. large stock of DOMESTIC FABRICS much
below market value;
See their new prices in PlQUES. VICTORIA
LAWNS and other WHITE GOODS:
l 500 pairs MISSES and CHILDREN'S STRIPED
HOSE at l5ca pair, 1000 pairs ut 2Gc.-both
less than half their value;
Every novelty in HOSIERY and GLOVES:
Every variety in FANCY GOODS and NOTIONS
1900 yards DRESS LINENS at 2oc' a yard
market value being 37c.;
20 pieces ALL-WOOL CASSlhEkES III ooc'-
market value being IS to 30c.
Bargains in CORSETS;
o5 pieces COLORED LINEN LAWNS 10 to l3c'
ayard less than market value;
A large variety of LADIES' LINEN SUITS-Plain
and Embroidered:
Q ono FANS from Sc. 10 81 80 q piece;
A large stock of every variety Of LACES ana thou-
sands of other goods 1T half-yalue. apo
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

TIE GOvERNoRsEIP.-The friends Of the
various prominent candidates for Governor
are actively discussing their respective
claims, and from indications the canvass
is to be lively, II not acrimonious. General
Malone seems to be the object Of the most
direct assaults. Some Of those who oppose
him have been very plain in their criticism
of his candidacy, which foreshadows con-
fiict in the Convention that will be any
thing but tame and uninteresting. The
friends OF Holiday, In the valley, are
very sanguine of his nomination, but we
think they greatly underrate the strength
Of Malone, even in this section. There
have been no open public declarations
in his favor, but there is an undercurrent in
certain localities that may have its effect be-
fore the canvass is over. Daniel and Talla-
ferro have no following in this region that
we have heard Of. Massey is spoken OF US
probable independent candidate, running
upon his very creditable legislative record in
exposing the management In the basement
offices, OF the school fund, and the transac-
tons OF Bradley johnson in the matter OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Then, Mas
sey's views Of the State-debt question have
much sympathy throughout the State. II
he could republish his pamphlet on that
subject, and get it into the hands of the
people, so that the facts and figures he adj
duces could beread and thought over, he
would develop strength not now thought Of.
There is going to be very lively CAM
paign in advance Of the Convention, WHICH
is called to meet In August; and the action
OF that body will have to be remarkably
prudent IL the after proceedings are not
still more spicy and entertaining.- Valley
VirGiTiGn. 80
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

The Norfolk Day-Booc not only con-
tinucs to "keep the country straight" and
to lead public opinion. and to let other
Journals know what they ought to say, but
blows its own trumpet in a style for which
the City by the Sea has long been famous.
Read, and see for yourselves that we do no
Injustice to the paper that originated the
new movement in 1869, fathered the COM
mittec OF Nine in 1868, and elected WALKER
Governor:
Now, our friend Tucker, the CHIEF en-
rineer OF the editorial columns of the pu-
qinian, makes an excellent Tycoon for our
city, but he will never make Nestor OF the
Press until lie can look ahead like we did IN
the election of such a man as General uaycs.
He has followed out the policy OF the Doy-
Boob to the letter. It's no philosophy 10
see things after they happen.-Day- Booh,
2IM.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
The capitation Tax.


The State Constitution as amended ex-
cludes from the privilege Of voting the fol-
lowing classes Of persons. e
I. Federal soldiers, marines, &c.
III. Idiots and lunatlcs. II.
III. Persons convicted OF bribery in any
election, embezziement Of public funds,
treason, felony, or petty larceny.
Nv. DueGists and their aiders. de-, unless
their disabilities have been removed. 1,sf
". Persons otherwise qualified who have
not paid their capltation tax for the year
preceding the one during which they offer
TO vote. This includes all paupers. who
have heretofore voted ever since the ratif-
cation Of the UsDERwooa Constitution is
The law which we published Saturday
was framed upon the theory that the consti-
tutional provisions In regard to voting could
not execute themselye that Ia, do not OPP
crate Of their own Yigor. we cannot Inn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
The Negroes and the South.

The Lexington Gazette says:
"The mistake the Dispatch makes is IN
referring what General Hampton says to
the representation before the war, whereas
he says their right 10 cote gives us thirty
more votes in Congress than we would
have if the right OF suffrage was denied
them" '...}
The emancipation OF the negroes was eff
fected by the thirteenth amendment; and it
was their emancipation that added to the
strength Of the South in Congress. But
nine tenths OF the northerners and too
many southerners seem to think that the
South owes its additional representation
in Congress to the fact that the fifteenth
amendment made voters OF the ne
groes. The northern papers are con-
stantIy pratlng about the increased rep
resentation that the North has accord
ed to us Of the South. They really
believe that we gained some thirty men,
bers by the several amendments, in some
way; whereas the fact is, as we have had
occasion to say again and again, the South
gained only about dozen. Three ffths OF
the negroes were counted in the basis Of
representation when they were slaves. We,
therefore, could not possibly have gained
more than the representatives Of the other
two fifths. Besides, the negroes were made
voters by the reconstruction measures, and
voted before the fifteenth amendment was
ratified. No State ever exercised its right
to disfranchise them under the fourteenth
amendment. There is no foundation what
ever for the statement that the negroes
right to vote gives us thirty members OF
Congress. The whole thing is q Yankee
delusion. nm
But General HAMPTON is understood by
the Gazette to have meant that to disfran-
chise the negroes would deprive the South
of thirty representatives in Congress. That
is true and this may have been the point
he made. But what we insist upon is
that the South has only about twelve more
representatives than she would have il the
negroes were all slaves and this fact we
would like to impress upon the northern
mind,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

As in our late civil war the great battles
were fought at places not laid down on our
maps-as Manassas, Cold Harbor, the Will
derncsS, Mechanicsyille, Seven Pines, &c,
&c.-so the battles between Russia and Tur-
key may occur at places not laid down on
the map of Europe. The New York papers
speak of a battle at Batoum, on the southern
shore OF the Black Sea, and give maps OF
the seat Of war, but Batoum does not APP
pear upon them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

The GERMAN AND FRENCH FRONTIER GAR-'
RlsoNs.-.L London, April 27.-The CORE
spondent OF the Times at Berlin telesraphs
as follows: 81 may mention that when
Count Won Moltke some time ago. directed
the attention Of the German Government to
the numerical disppoportion between the
German and French border garrisons,
Prince Bismarck strongly supported his
representations, but the German Court did
not, however, approve OF any measure likely
to cause displeasuIe in France"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

Southern Historical Society Papers. April,
1877. Richmond, Va. ....... ..., .,.,
Rev. DR.. JONES, the secretary OF the
Southern Historical Society, is doing the
cause of truth an incalculable service. he
is thoroughly furnished with the Informs
ton necessary to enable him to do justice
to his compatriots of the South, and he neg
lects no opportunity of using this informa-
ton. And whilst his own articles are very
valuable, those contributed by other per-
sons are perhaps not less so. The April No.
is rich in good reading. H.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

ag,ne any other reason for Its passage. emo
vet that law provides that the first four
classes Of persons shall not be registered
and contains no provision whatever touch
ing the fifth class. Why this omission
was it intended that paupers and other per-
sons who do not pay any capisat!on TAX
should be. registcrcdp Possibly. Perhaps
the Legislature deemed it best that all sac'
persons should be registered and thus az
forded the opportunity to pay their r tax !,
on or before election-day. The acts OF inc
last Assembly have not yet been punisneu'
but we guess there must be another law
which touches this matter IL certa'ni'
could not have been the intention OF .he
LEGISLATURE to leave this whole question
omen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
A TgnRrpLps STORM IN 11arsors.-fBy t. B

"A TERRIBLEs STORM IN ILLINOIS. = BY tel
egraph to ti1e.s, National Republican. u
Springfield, Ill.,, April, 27.--A terrific thlin-
der and lightning and haii-storm visited
this vicinity this afternoon. The wind tore,
up trees, uprcofed houses and burns, lev
.elled fences, and drove the large haii-stones
through splate-giass win oWs, inficting.
damage totSthe amount OF Inafy thousand
dollars. Over one hundred panes Of, glass
were broken. I'D. 10 State + puae.. ,0utside
Of the city also the dana issaid to be con-
siderable. ~ ts Il s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30

NAP OF TURKEY AND GREECE.-This map
comprises the whole Of Turkey in Europe
Including, Of course, seyia, Herzegovina,
and Montenegro, Greece, the northwestern
and northern portions OF Asia Minor, the
Caucasus, the Black Sea, Southern Russia,
Roumania, Southern Hungary. etc. 1t will
be in demand by all interested in the pro-
gress OF, the war in the East.
For sale by j. r.. ELLYsoN. Price, IS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
The G0ycrnorshIp.

We repeat, if we are to have another
Democratic Governor, let it be James NJ.
Whittle, Of Pittsylvania. - -hartinSUille
Herald. D.
The Halifax Record comes out for Maj
Daniel, OF Lynchburg, for Governor.
Very little interest is felt in the State cleo
ton. Major John w. Daniel is the favorite
of the county for Governor.-Botetourt Cor
respondence Of The Salem Register.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
LOCAL FREIGHT.

LDN NJ. IT TsTNTIII
q. Leaves Richmond MONDAY. WE'D
SESDAY. and FRIDAY. CON
meets 81 West Point with steamer ~
for all bindings Oh M4t,ag"ni AMI ~
uluukev rivers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-30
TEA.PARTY.
CHURCH TEA-PARTY.

". ,,,,,-,,, ,-r
The LADIES OFTHE GTACE-STREET PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH invite their friends to q SO
3flth fnstant ut the lecturc-room corner Of race
and Fourth streets from s O'Clock throughout the
evening. AS on former occasion the simple hospi-
with cordial welcome Ito all. Having resolved to
dispense with fair the ladies seek to foster other
resources for the means Of reducing the church
debt r'@'f 10
voluntary contributions will be gratefully re-
ceiyed. FLOWERS and some attractive articles
will be offered for sale. .
This entertainment has been postponed from last
Friday evening on account OF Indictment weather.
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