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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
American Ignorance in Horse Breeding.

The great trotting-horses Of the country
have not been foaled, 10 tho proportion that
one might reasonably expect. They have
come, rather, before the public from obscure
sources. Ia many cases, as with "Dutch-
man" aud "Flora Temple" and "RiptOn," " no
one eau tell up to this day anything of the
sire or the dam. The fact that three such
horses, aud scores OF others Of almost equal
merit, have no known parentage, reveals how
rude and unsuccessful the breeding efforts
of the country have been. Who can con-
ceive OF three winners of the Derby with no
known pedigree But here we have had few,
If any, Impartial and intelligent students Of
the problem. The most intricate and deli
cate Of all eDdeavors to propagate great ex.
cellences by the harmonious union of desira'
BILE qualities, possessed in part by the sire
aud in part by the dam, has been, for the
most part, undertaken by men too ignorant
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

The following letter addressed to the ed
itor Of the FARMER explains itself. If any
of our readers can give him any information,
we hope they will do so for the sake of the
fame Of Vermont horses if for no other rea
son. The pedigree of good horses is too
valuable matter to be lost in obscurity.
Can you give me the pedigree of horse
owned some years since in Vermont, called
the "Rix Horse2 2" presume there is no
doubt that he was sired by "Hill's Vermont
Black Hawk" but no one here knows any
thing OF his dam. If his pedigree is not
known to you can you tell me who his
owner was or who bred him?
Yours respectfully, Amos BLAzo.
Porter, OEJOrd Co., Name.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

THE MONTHLY READER Is novel enter
prise by John l.. Shorey OF Boston, the pub
Usher of The Nursery. II is sixteen page
magazine with pages tritle larger than the
Nursery, filled with reading just adapted TO
the wants of the pupils of our primary
schools. II Is also fully and beautifully IL
lustrated; indeed, the pictures arc not only
models of taste, but of beauty and excellence
Of execution also. IL is designed to take
the place of the second reader in the school.
and being published every month at the
nominal cost of only iiny cents per annum.
furnishes fresh, interesting reading To the
little ones all the time. Aud II costs us no
more than school books for the children. II
as much, and in large schools clubs could be
formed and get II nt reduced rates. IL Is
Just what is needed, and those who have
made the Nursery such u success will do the
same by this. and wa can but predict for Il
an immediate and continued success.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09


PLANTS IN BEDRooMs.--About one-half
the dry weight Of plants is carbon, and this
is all obtained from the carbon dio1ije--or
carbonic scid--of the air, which constitutes
only .0004, or 1-2500 of its volume. It.
was once scientifically, and is still popularity,
believed that plants, in respiration, reverse
the process Of aDimals--that is. they inhale
carbonic acid aud exhale oxygen. 1t is
quite true that vegetation, as a resultant Of
its processes OF lifo, does evolve oxygen and
absorb carbon dioxidc !. but this is not in
consequence Of respiration. Plants, Ike
animals, inhale oxygen, and yield up to the
air nearly equal volume of carbon dioxide;
this chemical decomposition is performed by
all the growing coils and at all times alike.
La addition to this, the ehlorophyl cells have
the property, under the controlling power of
sunlight, of absorbing carbon dioxide from
the outside air, of decompsiDg it into its
constituent elements, Of appropriating the
carbon for the building up of tissue, and Of
liberating the now free oxygen. This is o
process Of assimilation rather than of respi-
ration. The formation of carbon dioxide at
the expense Of the atmospheric oxygen, like
our breathing, goes on continuously and
gently, while the reverse process, analogous
to the feeding of animal life, though continu-
Gus aud powerful under the influence of light,
ceases instantly when that is withdrawn.
During the day, the assimllative process by
which carbon is absorbed and oxygen liber-
ated is so powerful as to mask completely
the gentler process of breathing but at night,
when assimilation ceases, respiration may be
easily detected For this reason plants by
day purify, and by night vitiate the air.
A number Of experiments made by the
French scientist, Boussingaultl prove that,
as iual result of vegetation, far more oxy-
gen is liberated rhan consumed.-Scribner' S
Monthly.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

kept from mice and where thoy will freeze.
And now as she seems to be rather nov
ice in the business l will tell her little how
| manage them after they come up; they
should be Thoroughly cultivated, oil weeds ex-
terminated and the ground kept mellow, il
they should come up too thick in some places
in the rows, it would be well to transplant
some Of them in vacant places, leaving the
plants about 2 inches apart; press the earth
firm about the roots Of those set out. If any
farther information should be wanted | will
cheerfully give it to the best of my kuowl
edge. d. MAooMBER.
f3rand Isie
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
CLUBBING WITH OTHER PAPERS
PRICES REDUCED.

The following publications will be sent with the
VERMONT FARMER, one year, at the prices named af-
tor each. The prices given include the postage on
both the Farmer and the paper elubbed with It, which
will be paid by the publishers The conditions are,
that all arrearages for the Farmer II there any,
shall be paid Is and that both papers be paid ior
at the same time but II Is not necessary that both
should DO sent 70 the same person, to tho same
post Office.
II papers or magazines not In this list wanted
write us and will ascertain what we can furnish
them with the Farmer for and answer you. We claim
unsurpassed facilities for obtaining papers and maya
Enes at low rates, when furnished with tho Farmer
What you save by ordering your city paper or naga-
sine with the Farmer
A large discount 10 price,
All risk Of transmitting the funds.
Tho cost Of money order or registration.
Tho trouble Of writing one letter, and its postage
And you insure correctness and dispatch.
Address VERMONT FARMER,
St. JOhnsbuIy, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

WARTs-A medical exchange states that
drachm of nitrate of silver dissolved in an
ounce of nitro-muriatic acid makes solution
which, applied to warts with a fine brush,
will permanently cure them in four days.
We may add that we know Of nothing bet
ter to remove warts than the leaves of the
common bean. Crush the leaves between
the fingers, and squeeze out the juice upon
the warts two or three times day, until
they dry up ard disappear, The cure will
generally be complete in less than week.
Journal of Chemistry.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
CorrespoWdfmfe.
Selling Eggs by Weight,


The old adage is, "a pound is pound tho
world around, but does this hold true in
selling eggs2 What is there to encourage
farmers or their wives to keep large, expen-
sive fowls for which they pay high price,
and produce large eggs outside Of home use,
if fowls are kept principally for eggs A
dozen is dozen, no matter how large or
small there is no justice in selling eggs by
the dozen the consumer will answer ."no JUS
tice, and well they may when they see the diff
ference in size. Now, representatives are sent
from every town in the state to meet at the
Capital to make and amend laws they make
bird laws, fish laws, dog laws and all other
laws; SO many pounds Of grain and vegeta-
bles is bushel, and butter and cheese is
sold by the pound we have the laws and
can read them at leisure, but we fnd no law
to fix the price of eggs only the law of Gus
tom, by the dozen thousands of hens are
kept in Vermont Of all breeds aud sizes.
Let the women in Vermont raise a united
cry for justice, buy and sell eggs by the
pound. MRs l.. +.
February 20.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

Farming is one of the most important
of the professions. In one sense it is the
most necessary, being the foundation and
preparation for all that division Of labor of
every description which constitutes the nu-
merous pursuits or callings of modern civil
lied society. 1t is the profession which fur
nishes the world with food and raiment, and
indirectly with its Injuries and splendid
styles of social life,-Kentucky Stock Rec
ard
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

One condition Of safety is that the sheep
shall not be pinched in pasture. If they
can not get grass enough to satisfy them
they will be very certain to resort to the bark
Of the apple trees to make up the deficiency
The orchard is the last place in which sheer
or even hogs eau be starved or pinched with
impunity .-RTal Ho me.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
ElH5R%

We offer for Spring Of 1877 the largest and most com
plete stock in the U. s., OF
Fruit Trees, Standard and Dwarf
OrmamIontal Trees and shrubs, deciduoua
and evergreen.
Roses a specialty-all the finest sorts.
Green & Hot HOuse Plants, including best
Novelties.
Descriptive and illustrated priced Catalogues sent
stamps as follows
No. /. Fruits, with eolored plate, l5c. plain lOc.
No p Ornamental Trees, cold plate, 25c plain l5c.
No. g. Greenhouse, Free. No 4, Wholesale, Free.
No g. Rose catalogue for 1877 Gust published Free.
EY-SmalI parcels forwarded by mail when desired.
Addraas
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

An observing farmer has discovered re-
markable resemblance between a crop oi
boys and a crop Of wheat. At first they are
craded, then they are threshed, aud finally
they become the -four Of the family.-N Y
Mai.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
WEEKI.IES

American Union, Boston, and Vermont Farmer, $500
Boston Weekly Traveller aud Vt. Farmer, 3.l0
Country CentIeman and Vermont Farmer, $50
Boston Weekly Globe and Vermont Farmer, 400
Detroit Free Press aud Vermont Farmer, $40
6nrinyheId Republioan and VI. Farmer, $40
Harpers Weekly and Vermont Farmer, s.S5
HRrpeFs BaLaT and Vermont Farmer, 43
American Rural Home and Vermont Farmer, 275
Christian Union and Vermont Farmer, 400
New York World aud Vermont Farmer 25O
Youths Companion lnew suDsl ana W. Farmer, Ss9
New York Sun and Vermont Farmer, $40
Now York Tribune and Vermont Farmer 3OO
Rural New Yorker and Vermont Farmer, $40
scientific American and Vermont Farmer, 430
New York Witness and Vermont Farmer, 2.e5
sEMI-WEEKLIEs.
Boeton Journal ana Vermont Farmer, $40
New York World and Vermont Farmer, $40
New York Tribune and Vermont Farmer, 400
DAILIEs
Springfield Republican and Vermont Farmer, 9.G0
Boston Journal aud Vermont Farmer 9lO
Boston Daily Globe and Vermont Farmer, $40
Boston Daily Traveller and vermont Farmer o'oO
MONTHLIES
seribners Monthly and Vermont Farmer, i8O
saint Nicholas and Vermont Farmer, 40
uarpeU Magazine aud Vermont Farmer, 4.h
GOdeys Ladys Book with chIO. and VT. Farmer, i.Ot
PetersOns MagAHlDe and Vermont Farmer, ~,
American Agrculturist and Vermont Farmer, 2.1l
BOstOn Journal Of chemistry and W. Farmer, 2,1
Nursery aud Vermont Farmer, 27l
Scientific Farmer and Vermont Farmer, 2.2
Scientific Farmer and Vermont Farmer, both new, 400
Household and Vermont Farmer 2.2i
Boe-koopere Magazine and Vermont Farmer, 26l
Poultry MOrld and vermont Farmer, 2.5l
Fruit Recorder and Vermont Farmer, 2,4
chronological Journal, and Science Of uoalt aud 335
Yermont Farmer,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
ELIWANGER & BARRY, Rochester, NY
The White Solomon Oats,

believed 70 be the profitable variety for the New
England States and possesses the following merits 4
They yield large crops Of heavy grain from 60 to SO
raised tho past 3j2 bushels on acres. They
are not subject to milaew or rust, and do not lodge
badly They grow several oats in hull, and are per-
fectly hardy and adapted to all kinds Of soils.
Many testimonials 10 the superiority OF these oats
could be given but not deemed necessary. Refer
ence may he had TO Q. Horace Hubbard and II. ii.
Howe, OF Springfield, VT N. s. Clark, ESD, Of Ran.
dolph Vt, Hon Levi Bartlett Of Warner, N. H., and
the Commissioner Of Agriculture who have tested
them. and know whereof they speak The w Farmer
says; 'The testimony In their favor Is unanimous"
offer these oats at the following rates, delivered at
r. r. station or Express onice peck, or lbs, IS
cents half bushel, or l6 lbs Sl2ji bushel, or %
lbs. S20O. No charge made for packages sacks.
All orders with funds, promptly hlled
JAMES R. WALKER.
WeathersHeld, VT, Fob. /, 1877.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
HATCH & CRAW, !
PRoPRIEToRS OF
Forest and Lowell Mills,
Manufacturers Of, and Wholesale Dealers in,
FLOUR AND FEED,

Wo make speciality Of high grade Of Family and
Pastry Flour, and are using the best improved ma
ehinefy we'll skilled help, and none but Extra White
Winter Wheat and In fact all the necessary requisites
for mixing such a grade OF Flour. Samples sent free
at all times when requested and correspondence soc
ted
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
TREES! PLANTS +!

With very large stock of superior quality, l viii
convince purchaseOf the economy of selecting reia
BILE plants Of Home growth, at responsible Nursery
Prices decidedly lower than by travelling agents.
Wholesale and retail catalogues 70 applicants;
wonaptum Hill, Brighton, Mass
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09

1877 SEED C.aT.aLOG UE .
And circulars Of BlOoded Live Stock FREE. We offer
tks best and reliable Garden, Field and Flower
Seeds See sample packages farm seeds free for two 3c
stamps BENSON 4 BURPEE, Seed Warehouse 225
Church Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-03-09
Agricultural Meeting in POultney.

We are indebted to the Poultney Journal
for the following report of the agricultural |
meeting held in Poultney February 27,
MORNING. SESSION.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17

COMMODORE Vanderbilt AND HIS ED
EST SoN.-It is pretty we'll known that dur.
ing William II. Vanderbilrs youth his
father, the commodore, had very little con-
fidence in his sagaclty or business ability.
Against The advice of some Of his friends,
ho persstently declined the young mans
cooperation, because he thought him "stu-
pid." A story is current on Staten island
which goes TO show how the commodore's
eyes came TO be opened 10 the mistake into
which he had allowed himself to fall con-
corning his eldest boy. William owned
farm near his fathers, and finding that ii
required fertilization, he applied 10 him for
some manure. GLOW much do you want2
inquired the commodore. ooh, about a
load" said the son. "Certainly, can spare
that" was the reply. When the oommo-
dore visited his place the next week he
found the yards and stables were swept
clean OF the great heaps Of composite which
he had allowed to accumulate. "Why,
how is this ?" be said TO his farmer. "Your
son came and got it," was the answer. "He
said you gave him permission" The COM
modore went Tuning to William, aud said
in a bustllng way, "See here, young man,
what have you been about? how dared
you to cart Off all my manureT you
told me TO take load" "a load why,
you have got every bit there is" ~ only
took sloop-load." The old mans eyes
were opened, and he concluded to give the
son "slce" of that stock TO operate with,
and soon after made him vice-president OF
the Central road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17
Williannnyille.

The Universalist church was tastefully
decorated last Sunday with flowers. A
profusion of cut flowers were around the
pulpit and potted plants were neatly ar
ranged in different parts of the house. In
front of the pulpit hung large white cross
made of everlasting, which reflect ed much
credit on the young lady who arranged it.
The thanks of the society are rendered to
all who assisted in the decoration. The
services will be held hereafter in the morn
ing at IL and in the evening at 1880, it hav-
ing been thought best to change the afler-
noon service during the hot weather. The
subject next Sunday evening will be, 1.-THE
Cross and the Crescent, or the superiority
of Christianity as a building power" p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17

Rev. Mr.. Rockwell gave very inter-
esting and able sermon, to a crowded house,
last Sunday afternoon at the NJ. L. church
upon the Vermont centennial. To be truly
appreciated it must be heard. 1t is hoped
it will be printed. The church was elabor-
ately decorated with flowers, made into
bouquets, crosses, wreaths, arches, and a
large harp and anchor the windows were
festooned with ivies. One large flag back
of the pulpit was draped around figures in
evergreen of1777 aud 1877, and another flag
was unfurled in the back part of the sing
ers' gallery,-altogether making very fine
appearance.
Fuller Battery passed through this vii.
lage, very quietly, on their way to Ben
nington last Friday, just stopping to take
dinner at the Vermont House.
Col. Hooker's veterans arrived here
last Monday towards evening. The Colon
ell aud his splendid staff, with the Brattle-
boro band, marched through the street,
gracefully uncovering heads as they passed
under the arch of welcome which spans the
bridge, making a very fine appearance,
and were much admired by the multitude
of people who had assembled to witness
their arrival. They camped for the night
on the fair ground, taking an early depart
ure Tuesday morning for Bennington.
Among the arrivals Of summer visitors
is Mr.. Watson Freeman, from Illinois, an
old time resident of this town who has
come to attend Vermonrs centennial and
visit his many friends. F.
The fall term of Wilmington High
School will open, as announced at the close
of tho spring term, on Monday, Aug "a
1877, under the charge OF Mr.. A. ]. Rice,
an experienced and successful teacher. The
school is TO be held in the new vestry of the
Congregational church. 1t is large, com
modious room, well lighted and newly fur
nished with benches, chairs and black
boards, For those wishing 10 teach the
coming winter, extra recitations and drill
will be given without extra charge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17

at oxford, Mass, to supply Its pulpit fer
one year, beginning his labors on the first
Sabbath OF october Mr.. Emmons will
close his labors with the church here Sep
TENDER 3Oth. He has been with us about
three years, and has labored in the State
about Eve years. lie is an excellent man,
and is held in high esteem by the church
and people, not only In Jamaica but
throughout the county, and wherever
known. His congregation entertain high
views Of him as a spiritual shepherd, and
atender and loving Affection exists between
pastor and people. MI regret to have
him leave. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17
west Ches.erfi cid, N. M.

Come all ye that are weary and heavy
laden and you shall find rest at the Patrons
grand basket picnic, to be held by Spafford
grange at Spoffiord lake, in Chesterfield, on
Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Worthy Masters
of New Hampshire and Vermont State
oranges are to be present, and several 9TH
or prominent grangers. Ample prepare
lions are being made 10 insure success
aud a good lime TO all. There are several
speakers 10 be present, and during the day
an essay from Spofford grange 10 the Yer
mont patrons will be read, showing some
of the lights and shadows of the order, aud
from which much instruction may be
CLEANED if rightly applied. cordial invi-
tation Is extended TO all Patrons Of Hus-
bandry, and 1t is desired that every grange
in Windham county shall be represented.
Also a general invitation is extended TO all
who wish for good time and general i'm
provement. Exercises to commence at 10
A. M; dinner at IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-17
VEGETINE
NECROSIS, sCRoTULA, DYSPEPSIA,
GENERAL DEBILITY,
CANKER IlUMoR, LIVER COMPLAINT,
RHEUMA TISM,
CONSUMPTION OF THE BOWELS.


CIAhLEhIOWhi hAhh.f March 1oi loO5
Dear Sir,-The following is statement Of my ex-
perience with the great Blood Remedy, VEoET1NE.
have been keeping boarding school here for many
years, and have had the misfortune TO have great
deal Of sickness In my family In one case in partic-
ular noticed the wonderful effect Of NHoET1NE.
About the year ls47, young man, then sixteen
years old, who a distant relative Of mine, came
home from sea- lie had injured his left leg on board
the ship some months before; and when the ship
came into port he came TO my house, being feeble
that he could not go 10 his home in Lowell. His leg
swollen above the knee than twice It's natu-
raj size and he Obliged to drag It along after him,
having use Of II whatever. The effect Of this had
reduced him to mere skeleton. His father came
down, and employed DE- George Hayward Of Boston
to attend him, who then occupied prominent posi-
ton In the Massachusetts, General Hospital. He pro-
nounced IL a bad Of Necrosis; said he must be
removed to the hospital have his leg opened and the
bone bored to allow the discharge Of matter there
collected; otherwise the leg must be amputated
Not thinking II advisable to pursue this course, and
having used NEaErfNE, the great Blood Remedy, in
the past with good effect concluded to try in this
After taking II regularly for six weeks, his leg
but little swollen, and his general health much
improved that he did not look like the person.
AT the end Of Ave months he went home to Lowell
perfectly cured. He remained in Lowell until the
commencement Of the war; then Joined the army
and was pronounced a sound aud well man.
The above is hut one case out of many where have
seen this Blood Remedy used with unparalleled sue
cess. have taken II myself for twenty years, more
or less for Dyspepsia aud General Debility and II al
ways appeared to give me new life and vigOr.
One lady boarder completely cured from Cankel
Humor, after she had suffered for years, and tried
Another lady was cured from Livor Complaint, which
was a bad case and considered by the many physi
clans who had attended her from time to time.
have known its use by other boarders for Rheu
mAtsm with extraordinary good effect.
lady took 1t for Consumption Of the Bowels, ant
found more relief than in anything else she coult
| procure.
do not want to over-estimate its usefulness; but
do want those suffering from sickness to know VIVA
this good medicine has done and is still doing for
know what 1t is TO be imposed upon when sick, and
think 1t Is wrong for any one to oycr-estimate rem
edy at the expense Of the helpless sick and for one
will not do II under any circumstances whatever.
| MRs ALYIRA 8. MONROE, 10i Chelsea Street.