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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
Tweed and his Companions.

VIM. NJ. Tweed seems likely to escape
further imprisonment and punishment. He
has through his counsel John d. Townsend
been negotiating for his freedom, promising
in return to make over all his property to
the city of New York. For some time the
negotiations were at q standstill, but it is
now probable that the last Of the week will
see Tweed a free man. His property does
not exceed in value $3.50 900, mostly in real
estate. All the others of tho famous ring
seem to be attempting to settle for their
knavery. The claims against Woodward,
Garvey, Ingersoll aud Keyser are as good
as settled. The trial of Peter b. Sweeney
is set for the month Of June. but there is
every reason to believe that the case will be
settled before that time. Ex.SurrOgste
Hutchings has gone to Europe with q view
of settling with Connolly. Thus it is that
the great thieves are compromising with the
law. To some it may seem that the city is
dealing too leniently with them; but upon
second thought it will be seen that while the
city will gain some hundreds of thousands
Of dollars she will be at no expense in the
further carrying on Of the suits. As for
punishment, let US take the case Of the chic
criminal Of them all-Tweed. After few
years Of revel with his ill-gotten gains, he
has for five years been under the cloud o.
detected guilt, part Of the time as 4 prison
or clad in a convict's garb, and part Of thu
time as an exile in foreign lands, WithOu
friends. Wherever he appeared he seemed
to fall into trouble and disgrace. At homt
no better off was he. Harassed by sheritfs
bled by attorneys 1.-THE fee of one amounted
to the nice little sum Of Sl50,000) he suf
fered more than in body even though the lat
ter was confined by prison walls. And nov
after five years Of this life what are his cir
cumstances Though soon to be free man
he has no property to sustain him in bis OLE
age, no friends to cheer him and hel
through the remainder of his life. VIII
can say that Tweed. in his own mind, doc
not bitterly repent of his life of crime. N
better instance can provo the truth of tn
old saying, "lIouesty is the best policy,
than is shown by a review Of the life an
acts Of VIM. NJ. Tweed.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
GENERAL NEWS.

Dried mushrooms are much esteemed in
China, and they are also largely consumed
by Japanese, either as dish by themselves,
or as coudiment with other dishes. Dried
mushrooms, it is said, retain their flavor for
a great length Of time, and thus bear trans.
port to any distance very we'll.
About seven miles square Of territory, in
Guiding the southwestern part OF Chicago
aud laud outside the city limits, is under
water, owing to heavy rains and warm
weather, and in some cases il is up to the
first stories of the houses, obliging the people
to escape on RATS. All the streams in that
region of the city are full.
Tho Nebraska legislature has provided for
grand grOsshopper war. Road supervi.
sors throughout the state are authorized tc
order out all the voters in their respective
precincts 10 do twelve days work each in kill
ing grasshoppers, for which each Of these
home guards is to be paid two dollars pei
day in county warrants. Besides this
grasshopper war clubs are being generally
formed throughout the state.
Popular suffrage has been put to move
test in the village Of Ava, Japan, which wa
harrassed by midnight robbcr whom no
body could detect. The head Of the hamlet
summoned the entire male population uudel
his charge, aud directed every man to writ,
the name Of the person whom he suspected
and to deposit the ticket in box. FlIteeI
ballots bore the name Of Abe Tanthol, tn
rest being blanks. The distrustcd man wal
80 overcome with astonishment that he mad
a full confession aud went to prison.
One story told to account for Oakley Hall
fight to England is, that he was to be calle
upon to restore to tho city Of New Yor
100000 as his share of the plumber take
by the Tweed ring, and that he couldn't d
it. Another account-which will do for tn
marines--was given at the New York polio
head quarters the other day by an Iutinat
acquaintance. lie said that Hall had oltel
spoken of travelling among the laborin
classes in England aud writing book abou
them, and there was no doubt that, If tn
offices OF the magazines or weekly papers |
New York and Boston were visited, it woul
be found that contracts had been cntere
into by them with Hall to act as their col
respondent abroad. One of the senator
concerned ia putting the Tweed chartc
through the New York legislature is said
have got 5000 900, which he will relun
rather than have his name published.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
The South Carolina Governor.

After the Inauguration of PresidentHayes,
the people, especially those in the South, be-
gan to look for a settlement Of the governor
ship of South Carolina aud louisiana. ln
the latter state affairs were so mixed that q
speedy settlement was hardly hoped for /;
but in South Carolina mere active and deci.
sive measures have been introduced. Hamp-
ton and Chamberlain, the rival contestants
for the gOvernorship were each earnest aud
sincere 10 their belief that the was the legal
claimant to the contested office. Though no
blood had been shed, no incendiary meeting
held; both chung steadfastly to their
points of advantage and possession. The
president, with those facts in view deter
mined call both Hampton and Chamberlain
to the capital that he might best learn the
claims of both and that perfect fairness
might be accorded to all. Both accepted
the invitation and last week visited Wash.
ington, when conference was had with the
president and his cabinet. No definite con-
clusion was arrived at, but there appears Ia
be little doubt that Hampton will soon be
recognized as the legal governor of South
Carolina. Chamberlain tried to effect a
compromise but did not succeed The
troops will soon be Withdrawn from Col
umbia. This will pave the way for Hamp.
toms recognition. Hampton has the approx.
al of a majority of the people of ths state
and will no doubt make good governor.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

and their pcrpetuity meant the nations ruin.
The grange as an order Of working, honest,
Industrious, intelligent citizens has appeared,
and though l am no prophet regard Il as
tho agency through which one il NOT 9th of
these perils shall be averted and the nation
saved would not have any grange pulled
up by this outline of the work viii oh Provi.
dencc has laid at his doors, for the task is 50
great aud difficult, the struggle will be 70
long and severe that he has no strength for
vain glory, and il will be time enough TO re.
joice when his work is DONE Some one asks
how it is to be permancnt--a most pertinent
question surely, aud must reserve It's dis.
cussion for another article.
Charlotte.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

1t again looks very much as though the
eastern questions were not settled, and could
not be settled till clarified by blood. Eng
land at this moment has no policy, but one
of obstruction. Russia wants to know If
Europe will stand by the program demanded
by the Ccnsta ntinople conference. II Europe
will do so, the car will be greatly obliged.
If Europe, on the other hand resumes tho
position Of mere spectator, Russia must
take the responsibility Of action. If this
question is kept open till the mud is out of
the roads, Russia will probably proceed to
utilize her fine corps, spend some money, and
learn something. England realizes that this
responsibility Of Europe for the relations CT
Turkey to Russia does not entail a work en-
tirely Of love. In fact, the Palmerston idea
is probably heartily cursed in English minis.
terial circles to-day, aud the prevalent feel.
ing must be one OF regret that questions 80
propriate to the two powers most Interested
we're not LETT to their natural guardians for
settlement. At this moment, England pushed
sharply, either to retire from the question
entirely, or to join heartily with Russia in
bringing Turkey to terms. Neither the min.
istry nor the people are ready to enter any
new offensive alliance with any power much
less with Russia. The people are ready, on
the other baud, to let the eastern question
drop entirely, and settle itself as the powers
of the vicuage please, but the ministry have
not got 50 far. They have made up their
minds not to help Turkey, but the next step
seems to stagger thcm.-SprinGfeld Repu6
lican.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
H.aterioIom CaIiIe Market.

Catlc-The requirements this week are certainty light
From the West only li5 head with l26 cattle frm the
North As the Western driven brighton (od yars)
what remained being Northern part mich and work
ing gave butchers slim opportunity fDr selection
far beef cattle concerned uOoi Northern cattle
found sale at market prices which considering the heavy
supply last week did not regain the reduction last market;
must be- chOcc TO command Sic, W. u Dow sold Oxen
dress 1000 lbs each, at Sic, w. Sargent sold pair OF
oxen, that weighed live 1900 at 5c live French sold
three year-Ol steers weigh 2lOO At 4c live. Turner
sold oxen, weigh 5000 lbs, at $40.
sheepOny SIS sheep and lambs shipped this week to this
market from the North; any Western through the Tun-
neli the requirements however light and with what will
arrive from the West to Brighton there will be the necessary
supply Tor the week. We noticed spring lambs by VIM
Barwe from the western part Of this ca hcah that
should think would weigh IS lbs each We do not make
quotation Of these lambs. II lie really time
be marketed The few little ocks sale claim little hrnor
than week. Joyce sold II Sheep $3.50 % at SIC
and 81 overi l73 sheep, 10000, Ole v ID. Sargent
sold ~ Sheep average 90 lbs, Mt dc Amrch johnson
sold 80 sheep, average 50 ibs, at 5ic.
Pouiry-SOt any arrivals frOm the North. About on,
month later something viii o done In this branch Of trade
these yards. few collected IA this vicinity. at H.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

The sensation in New York for the past
two weeks has been the mysterious disap.
pearauce of A. Oakley Hall, esq, ex-mayor
lawyer, private citizen, actor, and now it is
said, participation 10 the ring frauds of Tweed
and company Mr.. Hall left his Office one
day as usual aud this was the last seen oil
him. At first, various reasons we're ex.
pressed as to the cause of his disappearance
He had committed suicide, been foully muir.
dered, got insane aud ran away, hid to avoid
his creditors, or some such thing. But
these all narrowed down to the opinion that
Hall has stepped out to avoid the clutches Of
the law. But nothing has been seen of him,
yet we guess he is in Europe or the United
States waiting for chance to confess and
compromise.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

1t is the prime condition OF republican
government that the majority shall be able
to enforce its right to rule. If it is not. if
it lacks the intelligence, the courage, the
self.reiance, it must wait until it requires
them. The people Of the country have al
felt this, and they are committed to il as u
general rule. Under the circumstances at
the close Of the war they consented to a de-
parturo from the principle for time. They
consented to undertake tho guardianship Of
the governments Of the weak majorities in
the southern states. That departure from
normal conditions has been continued as long
as seems wise or tolerable. 1t must now
cease. The nation will not longer consent
to it. To continue in it will hazard vaster
interests. The president rightly intcrprets
the sentiment Of the people in this matter
If we could divest ourselves of personal sym.
pathies and political prejudices IN the prem
ises VIC should all acknowledge the wisdom
of ceasing to support by the army state gov,
ernments which cannot maintain themselves
The republican party must take this posi-
ton or it must give way to another. The
departure from normal principles was per
haps wise as a temporary measure under ex
ceptional conditions, but there is no further
advantage to be gained by it, not even 70
the negro, in large and long view Of hi
prospects. The time has como when he mus
be released from guardianship. lie has tn
ballot. He must learn how to protect him
self and how to exalt himself by its judiciou
use. Heneeforth, under the laws, he mus
make his own way in the world, as all othc
men OF all other races have to do.--BOstO
Advertiser.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

AMERICAN PROsPERITY.-The progress OF
manufactures in this country has been rapid
of late years. First our brown cottons com.
peted with those of Europe in the worlds
markets, and next our printed calicoes and
other low-priced cottons. AS soon as man
ufactures came near this point importation
ceases. as foreign goods cannot pay our du-
ties. Next tweed, blankets, and the lower
priced wolen goods superseded importations,
and carpets are near the same point. Linen
and silk manufactures have been longer Of
taking root among US, but the latter is on the
way. Our edge tools and agricultural ma
chimes and implements have long de6ed COM
petition. Our sewing machines and print
ing presses have carried all before them, aud
now it is ascertained that the same triumph
attend our machne-made watches. The in.
fuencc of these successes in the new world
has been disastrous Oh the old. The cotton
trade, the wooden trade, the iron and hard
ware trade have lost their best customer.
Switzerland is in mourning because America
no longer needs her watches, and Lyons is in
distress because our purchases Of silks have
fallen off. Decreased importations on our
part Of course cause diminished commerce,
and that depresses the shipping interest.
They also cause diminished revenue which,
unless balanced from some other sources,
will ere long embarrass our government !;
and what is most remarkable Of all is, that
whilst our increasing manufactures are caus-
ing these embarrassments abroad, we have
never had such poor times at home, either
for capitalists, manufacturers or working
men. What does all this mean ?-N. Y
Witness.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
.I'eIr H0Uen Market.

MONDAY, April 2.
The shipments this were 80 tubs butterj lot Of maple
sugar, - veal calves.
Maple Sugar IL 40 l4c.
Butter rs "a 2Sc.
Eggs l3c.
Potatoes IS 40 75c v bush.
Veal Sc. l. W.
Hay $40 ton.
Rye Straw go.
Oats SOC.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
Sc. JOhs,sOsry Market.

TuURsDAT, April o.
Prices Paid by Dealers.
Butter new, tubs or balls, - % 25c.
Eggs, l5c v doE
Beans, common white, 81 rs; hanI picked, 81 so.
Oats, so y bush.
Maple sugar, stirred, extra, loo v 10; tub Sc.
Potatoes, 30 40 20, Y hush,
Beef dressed weight ko Sc v b.
Prices Asked by Dealers.
Dried apples, IL 40 l41, rs to quality.
Molasses 75c q gallon.
Syrup, silver drip, 81 90.
Sugar, rcnned G, l2lc; graduated, l5c.
Maple Sugar a loo.
Kerosene, 40 40 Soc
Corn, new SOC v bushel.
India Wheat, CSC v bush.
Meal, Toe v BUSH nev.
Feel, 81 10 v 100 ID.
Bran 81 IS y 100 b.
Flour, 50 so 40 SO.
Rye Meal unsited &c % ID.
shorts, S27 v ton.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

SOME outcry has been made by partisans
on both sides in regard to the course pur.
sued by President Hayes in regard to with
drawing the troops from the south and other
wise consolidating that section Of tho
country. 1t is wsll-known that the
election of President Hayes was naturally
advanced by aid Of certain southern mem.
bers Of congress and it was claimed that this
was secured by pledges on the part Of Mr..
Hayes 10 secure these advantages to the
southerners. Let US see what ground there
was for this claim. 1t appears that Hon.
Stanley Matthews and Hon. Charles Foster
of Ohio had by request given written pledges
to Senator Gordon Of Georgia that they
would in every legitimate way,by their inau-
ence and advice, persuade the president to
follow the course above mentioned in his
southern policy, in consideration Of which
the latter aided the election Of Mr.. Hayes
President Hayes was not party to this
transaction; indeed he publicly denied all
knowledge of it. So a story which if true
would do much to stain the character Of our
president, becomes, we may say, business
transaction between representatives Of the
two parties, which lead to q peaceful and
satisfactory solution of the vexed question
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
CHOICE BOOKS.

SELECT from the following list and order Of the YER.
MONT FARMER The books will be sent you by mail,
portage paid, receipt Of price Th, list comprises many
standard works upon agrcurc, horticulture and the arts
connected herewith Some these books arc absolutely in
dspcntblc to farmers library Almost any book not men.
toned below can be furnirt ed, Also
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
Richmond Market.

Butter from 20 20 zee; fine selected 37ci mlst of the
butter sold ut - M 35c.
Cheese, cage ljci plain lie.
Maple sugar 10 "a l2si syrup so, to 81 y gal
Eggs $50.
Veal calves 4 10 o..
Deacon calves 75r "a 81.
potatoas 90 "a zoe for 90 ibs.
Hay kl2 40 II.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

The Salt Lake Herald, which is a Nor
mon organ, expresses satisfaction at the exc
cution Of Lee, and says that tho retribution
that has overtaken him has caused Joy to
large portion Of the people Of that terri
tory. 1t denies that Brigham Young had
anything to do with the Mountain Meadow
massacre, aud claims that he was greatly
distressed when informed of what had
been done by his followers.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
Markets.
VergeIlIleS Market.

MONDAY, April 2.
Butter 90 % 2sci OF the very best drircs sold little
higher.
Eggs lie.
Veal Calves SC.
New Maple sugar selling on the at l3c.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

Men are frequently like tea--.ho real
strength and goodness are not properly drawn
out until they have been in hot water.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06

A list of elergymen who have fallen from
grace within year, in the United States, is
published in the Jewish Times. The num-
Der Of convictions for crime is given as forty,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-06
PUBLIC OPINION.

lei, purpose In this column to each week extracts
from the various papers Of the day showing the drn Of pub
lie opinion all topics u current interest, irrespective Of
party wish readers to knoy what the pco
pie think aud cay of passing events.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-19

Mr.. Aldrich introduced concur
rent resolution to extend the thanks
ofthe General Assembly to President
Hayes for his clcmency.
MONDAY, May 14-SENATE.-AIr.
Cochran introduced II bill to investi-
gate and ascertain the bona flc indebt-
edness of the different counties Of the
State, and to regulate the manner Of
paying the same.
Bill to provide for the election Of
County Auditors and rrcasurcrs re-
ccivcd it's third reading.
HoUsE.-Thc vote on the bill to
reduce sherils' fees for dieting pris
oncrs was reconsidcred, and bill ord
cred to be printed.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-19
Culture Of Peanuts.

The cultivation Of the peanut is
extending very rapidly in the South :
crn States. The plant is tropical and
largely cultivated in hot countries
Tor food. An oil is expressed fro II,
the nuts said to be in no way infe rior
to that of olives. The cultivation Of
the peanut is not profitable north Of
Virginia, a warm, light aud m o,lcrat e
soil being necessary. Plant in March
and April, according to the latitude.
Hss a fSTf kR2e|a |aJ bG} }sa} rsf apaF} a} byrjp
two to fourpods in each hill. Cover
two inches deep, and when the plants
appear thin out. leaving two in each
hill. Keep the ground mellow an 1
the plants free from wcels. Use II
light cultivator for this work and hoe
around The hills occasionally until the
plants bloom. ~ tablespoonful Of
plaster dropped on each hill two or
three times during the season will
give good results. When the plants
bloom freely hill up slightly and they
will need no further cultivation The
earlier the plants set started the
larger the yield, which varies from
twenty-five to seventy five bushels
per acre. Gather the crop before the
frost actually kills the zines. A com
mon tree digger is the best maple.
mcnt fer raising the vines and nuts.
Spread out to dry for day or two,
then putup III small stacks, with til c
bottom layer resting OIL something to
keep out the dirt. Put on caps Of
straw to prevent the pods from be-
coming bIackcncd. Let thc vines
remain in the s!acl; ten days or two
weeks, when the nuts may be picked
by hand or tllreshed Off by mag hinc.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-19

Kcrshaw, 2; w. Fl. Wallace, l..
Those voting for Willard arc rs fol-
lows: Hon. w. II. Wallace, Speak
er, and Messrs. Aldrich, T.. S. Allen,
w. S. Allen, Anderson, Asbill, Aus
tin, Bamburg, Bates, Bisscll, Blake
ncy, Blue, D. Frank Branloy, Wm.
r. Bradley, w. G. Brown, Byers,
Callison, Colt, Compton, Conner,
Cooper, Cummings. Davis, Deal,
Donnald, Edons, Erwin, Gray, Guing-
nard, Hamcr, J. J. HcmphilI, Rob
crt Il. Hcmphill, Holmes, Hood, j.
B. Humbert, IIutchison, Jcf1erics,
Jennings, Jones, Lcaphart, Maree,
Massey, McRca. Moore, Muller, Orr,
Parlcr, Pcakc, Petty, Redfearn,
Rogers, Rouutrec, Sawyer, Shaw,
Sheppard, Simpson, Sloan, Vandivcr,
Werner, Watts, estmoreland Wof-
ford, Woodward, Youmans, Demo
Gratis; and Bridges, Green, Hamilton,
Kinloch, Flyers, Reddish and Vest
berry, Republicans.
Those voting for MCGOWAN are rs
follows: NIcssrs. Alexander, Boston,
Caldwell, Coleman, Curtis, Dibblc,
Evans, Forest, Grithcr, Gnatt, Kicth,
Kcitt, Lowman, Miller, Milton,
Morgan, Palmer, Peterson, Reed,
Robinson, Scott, Jackson, y Sincath,
Wells, Wines, all Republicans. An
drcws, Republican, and Bryan,
Democrat, voted f,r Porter, Fcrritcr
and Hough, Republicans, voted for
Kcrslaw. Humbert, Republican,
voted for Speaker Wallace. The
following is summary of the entire
vote. Willard Sc, MCGOWAN 80,
Porter 2, Fcrshaw 9, Wallace 1.
Total 130. Necessary to a choice
&C.
The President declared Hon. A. j.
Willard, having received majority
Of the Whole number of votes given,
duly elected Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court Of the State of South
Carolina, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death Of Hon. T. j..
Moses.
The joint assembly thercupon
dissolved.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-19
To Prepare Squash for Pies

The following method is well sui.
ted to the Hubbard and other hard
shcllcd, long keeping squashcs, and
is equally useful for preparing souas.,
for the table My plan is 10 saw a
squash in half clean out the seeds;
etc., then place open end down in n
pan containing an inch or SO Of
boiling water, placing small slips Of
wood or thick wire underneath them
so that the edge will not burn on the
pan. Let it steam until thoroughly
tender. The flesh Of the squash is
then easily scraped out with a spoon,
and run through a colandcr, if
thought desirable, !hoag!. /: is not
necessary, there being no hard Jumps
in it. BY this plan none of The
aromn Of the squash is lost, while it
greatly reduces the labor of prepara-
tion. Another plan is to take the
two halves after cleaning from seeds.
etc., join them together and bind
firmly with twine, and place in the
oven TO bake until tender. There is
little, ifany difference in the result,
but give the preference to the first
method rs being much the easiest.
-5.L. H., n -lmoicaa -Agsiculiwt$t.