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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
Hardy Apples for the North.

From the Country Gentleman we take the
following cdr. Hoskins of Newport, in
northern Vermont, has given much attention
to selecting the hardest varieties of the ap-
pie for that region Of intense winters, and
he has occasionally furnished us valuable in
formation on the subject. Nearly the same
list may be made out for that portion of
Northern Vermont and for the climate of
Minnesota and the colder parts of the north.
west. He has recently made list for the
Rural New Yorker, of hardy, half-hardy,
and tender varieties, as tested by him for
that place, which we condense. Among the
earlier sorts, marked hardy and good, and
which are thrifty and productive, are Tetof.
sky, its value lessened by dropping Yellow
Transparent, good and beautiful, exceed
ingly productive, not dropping, and good
for summer market Duchess of Oldenburgh,
well known and very valuable, handsome
and heavy-bearing, no September apple so
marketable or profitable, its only fault be-
ing its moderate quality; Wealthy, pro-
nounced by DIR. Hoskins as the king Of all
hardy apples keeping till March, and out
selling the Baldwin or any other apple
brought there; Magog Red-streak, standing
next to the Wealthy as hardy winter SORT
thrifty, and a profuse bearer; Scott's Win.
ter replaces Roxbury Russet for cold re-
gions, hard as rock till April sour, and
only fit for cooking, until softened by spring
weather, when it becomes mild and good,
keeping into July in fresh and crisp condi-
ton. In his orchard of fourteen hundred
trees, DR.. Hoskins has four hundred each of
Scott and Wealthy. Among the sorts which
he finds almost hardy are Red Astrachan,
st. Lawrence, Fameuse, Ben Davis, North
ern Spy, Pomme Grise, Ribston Pippin,
Early Joe, Jonathan, Sops-of-Wine and Tall
man Sweeting. Among the sorts which
have been entirely destroyed by cold, are
Yellow BellAower, Red Canada, Grimes
Golden, Gravenstein, Canada Reinette, Fall
Orange, Golden Sweet, Fall Pippin, and
Others"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
Our Dress-Parade - Commissioner OF
Agriculture.

The dissatisfaction Of the agricultural
with the present occupant of the commits
sionership Of agriculture, is deepening and
str engthening daily. To glorify himself by
speech-making, and to depreciate the work
of his predecessor, seem to be his only aims.
The following extract with the above head
ing, is from the Elmira (New York; Hus-
bdndman, one of the most widely circulated
and most representative agricultural jour
nails Of the empire state:
4" A letter recently received from a gentleman
who has personal acquaintance with the commits.
soner OF agriculture has pertnence just now, in
asmuch as 1t may serve as an answer to enquiries
about the singular course OF an officer who sup
presses valuable information sought by farmers
who know that he has 1t in his power to aid them
in their endeavors to make sorghum culture prof
liable in its sugar products. The letter follows:
Although we have sometimes had since the
department OF agriculture was created, men at
the head OF affairs that did not entirely meet the
public expectations, there has never been so COM
plete a failure as that which the last year has
shown In the administration OF DR.. LoriDg. We
see an announcement OF long list of places at
which he Is to deliver addresses in the course
OF the coming year 1t was Just the same last
year, when he left the duties OF the office to run
themselves as happened, while he was wandering
about all over the country, speaking on all occa-
sions where he could get hearing. 1t was our
luck to be present at two or three Of these and
listen to the oratory Of this distinguished official
1t was sonorous, delivered with pompous show
OF eloquence-but there was neither logic, method
nor convincing argument in it; in short nothing
that one could remember We understand that
| congress has been remarkably liberal for the
penditures OF this department for the coming
| year Judging from the last year we see moth
ing to expect for the future, and shall be agree
ably disappointed II anything comes from it.
The money will doubtless be freely spent upon
travelling expenses, but we doubt much whether
there will be anything to show for it at the end Of
| the year.
The suppressed document here referred to
is the report of the National Society of
Chemists endorsing the work of Mr.. lie Due
in aid of the development of the sorghum
industry. Dr. Loring called upon the
society to curse his predecessor, but it
b lessed him by fully endorsing all that has
been done by lie Due and Professor Collier.
Loring refuses to publish this report, and
also to have anything more done by the
department in behalf of the sugar makers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
agricultural Dfparfmenf.
THE HOUR OF REST.


When brightly glows the kndllng west,
And slanting shadows point him home.
The farmer halls the hour Of rest.
That calls him to his humble dome.
Welcome to home returning hour
For, wearied all the summer day,
lie feels its renovating power,
And cheerily his pulses play.
The western breeze Ia sighng balm,
The robin trlls his pantive song,
And evenings hush and holy calm
Come Ger him as he trips along.
The smoke Ia curling Ger the hill,
Ills cot emerges from the trees
That spot OF earth, the dearest still,
His home, his own dear home he seesl
And now what pleasure wings his feet,
What gladness dances In his eyei
When tottering forth, his steps to meet,
His little prattling children HE
He'll snatch his infant to his lip,
And press Its cherry coored cheek;
Then DER the threshold lightly skip,
And to his loved companion speak;
d" Let those who seek the crowded hall
And in the oity's heartless blaze,
Rejoice when evening gives the cali.
To mlngle In the wilderlng maze.
&c envy not their gltteriDg shows,
That cannot yield them Joys like mine.
Rich with what bounteous heaven bestows.
Blessed with these children's love and thine p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26

WHEN General Sheridan was in Kansas
not long ago, he treated the landlord of a
hotel to drink from bottle of extra choice
Bourbon whiskey, which he carried for use
in case of sickness. Said the landlord, ig-
norant of the others identity That's bully
whiskey, stranger. Say, what might your
name be 2" Sheridan" was the reply
g. Any relation to General Sheridan p
"Well, don't mind telling you that am
General Sheridan" "You be hanged,
cried the incredulous landlord, "a little
duck like your Ive got General Sheri'
dams picture hanging in my sitting-room
and he's over six feet high
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
An exchange puts il thus /:

Their average argument seems 10 be: "The
noble farmer creates all the wealth Of our grand
and glorious country, therefore we ought To COM
agriculture cabinet officer, and taking each year
one million dollars Of the noble farmers wealth
and distributing II among needy politicians"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
Time gables.
Central Vermont Railroad.
Commencing July II, 1882.
Trains Going South tpiU Leave Montpelier

Trains Going South tpfU Leave Monfpelier
as foUoos!
8b0 m MAIL, from st. Albans and Burlington for
Wv n' VIZ Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Worcester
Lowell, fitchbutg, Boston, Springfield New
London and New York.
dln.STs %Tnp and 5s Ws T ,s
ell, and New York via Springfield and New
London.
7Q0n m MIXED, from ~. Adams, Rutland and Bur
l'JO " nl' lington for Northheld.
lilo sR S sHa s W FR% g.S sG3'f T SSfad and
Ftohburg Springfield New London and New
York, and all points In New England. Sleep
Ing Cars t0Sprnghed and Boston via Lowell,
Trains Going North and West.
q1no m NIGHT EXPRESS from Boston and New
J'lU o. l York for Montreal Ogdensbufg and the West
Sleeping Car to Montreal.
Qbno m ACCOMMODATION, from Northneld for
O'JU d. Il Burlington. Rutland and st. Johns.
0bn q m LOCAL EXPRESS, from white River June
o'JV u' H ton for Burlington st. Abans, Rchord and
Rouses Point.
300 RAE a. FSFHEfs G = $ Va E'Ys SIi'Sr at @ % Ts @
New London at 500 n. M, Springfield nj $40
a. M, for Burlington, ST. Albans, Montreal,
Ogdensburg and the West. Drawing Room
Car TO Montreal.
A07 m ACCOMMODATION, from white River
f'LI W ILL Junction for Burlington ST. Abans Ogdens-
burg and Montreal.
Trains leave for Barre at 7.lO q. M, nO a. m.
and a22 p Returning leave Barre at s25 ll5O
m. and 400 y, m.
Through tickets Chicago and all points West for sale
the principal stations
- j. W. HOBART, General Superintendent
\. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26
Liquid Manure Tanks.

Mr.. A. r. Jenner-Fust, aleading and very
intelligent contributor to the Journal Of
Agriculture of the Province of Quebec, has
the following in answer to correspondent
unon this auhiect.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-07-26

is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20
Edmunds' Power and Influence.

The Springfield Republicans Washington
correspondent thus describes scene in the
senate; " Edmunds never did a piece of
work more neatly than when he punctured
the sides of Beck's intent last Saturday.
Beck, who is as foolish as he is headstrong
sometimes, undertook to get party capital
out of the Hubbell assessments. He was
not satisfied with the admitted benefit that
the Hubbell business had been TO the Democ-
racy last November He wanted an investi-
cation. Now just such action as he pro-
posed would have imperiled the passage of
any iron.clad law prohibiting assessments.
But, against the advice Of cooler.headed
democrats, he introduced the investigating
resolution. Edmunds let him and Voorhees,
deliver their speeches, and allowed Hale to
counter by a pslpably dishonest resolution
calling for an investigation of the democratic
committee, a committee that did not assess
employees of the government because it
could not. At last in the middle of Beck s
speech on Saturday, when he was founder
ing among old campaign books, growing
very red, wildly shaking his arms, and look
ing as terrible as Kentucky Scotchman
only can when he Stimulates indignation,
Edmunds took his twirling thumbs off his
stomach and slowly rose. The power of the
Vermont senator over the senate and the
galleries was instantly seen. Senators
stopped writing and buzzing The privi-
legged gentlemen near the sofa ceased con.
versing, the galleries were quiet. Does not
my friend from Kentucky know said Ed
munds in his quiet cool, tantalizing voice,
that he proposes an investigation which by
decision of the supreme court we are pow
erless to conduct p Beck, who fears Ed
munds, seemed to have the enthusiasm all
taken out of him, and so suddenly that his
collapse was betrayed by a painful expires
sion of face. Having administered the
wound Edmunds coolly rubbed salt into i,
by showing how under the decision in the
Kilbourn case, the senators who imprisoned
Hubbell for contempt for refusing to show
his books, might be mulcted by Hubbell fol
heavy damages. Becks confusion was al
amusing to others as it was painful to him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20
Notes and Notions.

BosToN ADVERTISER: "South Carolina
legislators are deeply moved over the cir
cumstance that the state house was used
for ball in October last. An investigation
is in progress. One senator expresses him
self as shocked at such a prostitution of a
of proportion in morals, as in other matters,
and if the Lawmakers of South Carolina
would reserve their emotion, in part, for an
expression of adherence when colored men
are murdered for voting the republican
ticket, there would be even greater virtue
shown than in investigating such questions
as this, Of the proper use of the state house."
SENATOR BUTLER of South Carolina: !:
"Let the echoes die out that arise from the
angry passions and sectional animosities of
the past aud leave no trace Of their exis-
tence, but the glories, the sacrifices, the
courage, the renown of the southern strug-
gle should be sounded through futurity in
one grand anthem of harmonious praise,
swelling in volume with the 'tide of time
and chanted by all who admire the highest
qualities of true manhood and womanhood
Mingle the glories won under the starry
cross " of the south with the glories of the
stars and stripes. Furl the one reverently
and lovingly as the emblem of defeated
valor,'-unfurl the other as the token of a
reunited country"
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN Admitting
that, on the assurances of the Mississippi river
commission, the appropriation for the great
river was advisable, and for the great ports,
the rest of the bill was open to serious
question, not merely because it involved un-
wsrrantsble outlay, but because it encour-
aged dependent attitude among the people
and lowered the popular conception of the
integrity and independence of the men in
congress. Mr.. Hoar came home and insisted
on the correctness of his view on this ques-
ton, both in principle and detail he was
even disposed privately to demand prems-
ture vindication by rnnning Mr.. Grape over
his own track as kind of pilot engine to
assure himself that the road-bsd was sound,
and landed Mr. Grape in swamp,-where
he was joined later in the fall by Mr.. Bishop
over a different line, laid by Jay Hubbell
and other distinguished engineers. Mr..
Hoar gave no opportunity for passing over
this 'one mistake, as his friends ask to have
it considered, for he svowed his belief that
it was not mistake and he ought to dc
so again. This attitude compels the oppo
sition of many that would like otherwise to
support him."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20
The CatamOunt, or Panther.

Mr. Editor This lion Of America, " Felis
concolor" known In Vermont as the catamount
panther, in South America as the puma and in
Europe and Asia rs the cougar, has usual weight
of about one hundred pounds. But to Vermont
belongsthe honor OF raising the largest speci-
mems ever known. The Green Mountains seem
well calculated to afford them suitable climate
and food so that their usual size seems doubled
here. Even on the Pacific coast, which gives us
the largest vegetables and perhaps, the most
ferocious bears, the California lion" called, is
not known to exceed one hundred pounds, al
though it Is species Of the great catamount killed
at Barnard. This remarkable animal measured
seven feet seven inches in length, including his
tail, and the circumference Of his fore leg at the
shoulder was TWEEN, y-two inches, showing mus
cuar force which can hardly be imagined. Its
weight exclusive OF blood, was one hundred
eighty-two pounds which gives probable living
weight of over two hundred pounds. 1t is doubt
less the largest specimen ever known. Williams
and Thompson in their descriptions say that one
hundred pounds is about its weight, yet Williams
gives an instance in Bennington where one took
large calf out of an enclosure, leaped fence
four feet high, and carried him up ledge where
he at one leap made fifteen feet high, with the
calf on his shoulders. DIR. Goodman, in his nat
ural history, says, Two hunters, accompanied
by two dogs, went out in quest of game near the
Catskill Mountains. At the foot Of large hill
they agreed TO go round in opposite directions,
and when either discharged his rifle the other
was to hasten toward him and aid in securing the
game Soon after parting, the report OF rifle was
heard by one of them, who hastened toward the
spot and after some search, found nothing but the
dog dreadfuly lacerated and dead. He now be-
came much alarmed for the fate Of his compan-
ion, and while anxiousy looking round, was
horror struck by the harsh growl of catamount,
which he perceived on a large limb OF tree,
crouching upon the body of his friend, and ap-
parenty meditating an attack on himself. In
stantly he leveed his rifle the beast and fired,
wounding it mortally, when it fell to the ground,
along with the body OF his slaughtered companion.
His dog then rushed upon the wounded cata'
mount, who with one blow OF his paw laid the
dog dead by his side. The surviving hunter left
the spot TO quickly return with several persons
who found the lifeless catamount extended near
the dead bodies Of the hunter and the faithful
dogs" Griffin relates an incident where one oi
those animals sprang upon an unfortunate woman
as she passing along road in Pennsylvania
killing her instantly. Many other Incidents are
also related Of hair-breadth escapes and the
wonderful prowess of those animals. They
were never very abundant in this state, but are
now well nigh extinct. think only three have
been killed In Vermont for the last twenty years
| The last and largest ever known was this monster
referred to as killed at Barnard. II. A. CUTTING
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20
A Voice from Kansas.

The following extract from letter from n for
mer citizen Of Montpelier will have special inter
est to those OF his generation who still survive.
Its contents will also attract the attention OF the
general reader.
AToHIsoN, KANSAS, November 30, 1882.
Mr. Editor:-I am now an old man, and have
taken and read the WATCHMAs for great many
years. In fact | should feel lost without it.
Vermont is my native state, and for many years
Montpelier was my home My children were
born there, two are buried there see, In my
minds eye many old friends, whom left in 1859
well and full of the cares Of life, are now sleeping
sweety in Green Mount Cemetery Some few are
now living, old, like myself. could not forget
Montpelier "if would, would not II | could.
The sons and daughters of the Green Noun
tain state are scattered all over this republic.
From the days Of the revolution to the present
time, Vermont energy and influence has been
recognized and felt. trust 1t will be the last
place on this continent where anarchy and gnor-
ance will blot 1t out. This year Kansas has
elected a democratic governor by more than eight
thousand plurality, overcoming sixty thousand
republican majority. Like New York, Pennsyl-
vania and several other states the people of Kan
sas have told fanatics and isms that the repub-
lcan party must be honest IL 1t would hold its
power. Demagogues must give place to honest
men. st. John was beaten here because he pub
shed to the world that which was not true.
Prohibition is not success in Kansas. The peo-
pie Of this state came from all parts OF the world
to find and make homes They, as a general
thing are temperate They know Kansas is a fine
country for fruit, grain and stock. Before prohi'
bition was thought Of in the state, Kansas had a
license law, which was 80 stringent that 1t could
control the abuse OF intoxicating drinks. From
this the schools derived a large revenue, money
was paid into the treasury which now goes into
| the pockets OF the manufacturer and whiskey
seller, no good is done and taxes are largely in
creased Whoesaling and retailing Is openly
practiced, more or,ess, all over the state. Advan
tage has been taken Of the humbug and mort
than sixty thousand settlers have been kept away
from Kansas rich soil and delightful climate, q,
a majority Of the people believe; hence st. Johr
was rebuked. Kansas loves freedom and is re
liable state. The most important office in the stat
is states auditor; colored man was elected b,
a handsome majority. Kansas recognizes al
men equal before the law. Yours truly,
AzEL SPALDING.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20

RAILROAD TROUBLES the Troy Iele-
gram of Friday we take the following: lntelli-
gence reached us yesterday from points between
Rutland and North Bennington of statements
that on and after January 10th the railroad run
ming from North Bennington to Rutland is TO
break its connection from North Bennington to the
state line leading to the Hoosick Junction, and
that passengers for Troy from the north are to
be run over the old Harlem extension road to
Petersburgh, and thence by the Boston, Hoosac
Tunnel and Western railroad to Eagle Bridge and
Mechancville, and thence by Rensselaer, and
Saratoga railroad to Troy. Also that passengers
coming to North Bennington bound to New York
will be carried by the way OF Bennington, over
the Lebanon Springs road instead OF coming down
by the way OF Troy x Bennington and Troy &
Boston railroad by the way Of Troy to New York
This would make very much longer route from
Western Vermont to Troy, and would take proba-
bly, two hours longer from North Bennington to
Troy. This break of connections at the state line
on the Troy & bennington railroad would be the
the old Trenor W, Park fight over again, and
would operate seriously to the detriment of Troy.
The story OF the coming break was current yes
terday all along the route from North Benning-
ton to Rutland. At the former place tracks were
being put down apparently to facilitate the pro-
posed closer connection from the north by the
way of Bennington and the Lebanon Springs
railroad" 1t is proper to add that the above is
authoritatively denied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20
Nafrl'man & gnnnaL
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER 20. 1882
Merry Christmas.

AS a nation, as a state, as a community,
there is fitness in the merry salutation which
will soon be handed from lip to lip, from
north to south, from east to west. And we
apprehend that there are comparatively few
individuals in this blessed land of ours with
reference to whom the joyous wishes Of the
day may be a mockery. Merriment and
happiness are not entirely the offspring of
fine raiment and luxurious living, Of many
presents or gifts of great price. A contented
spirit, well body, busy hands and active
thoughts, embody quite as many of the ele-
ments of genuine Christmas merry-making,
among well regulated mortals, as can be de-
rived from the brilliant wares displayed in
the shop windows or from the abodes Of
wealth and rank, and they do not cost as
much money or as many heart burnings,
and will under ordinary human conditions
endure much longer and impart much more
genuine enjoyment. After all there is a
large element of conventionality in Christ
mas festivities. Take the children out of
the account and there is little in the season
that would call the people aside from the
old beaten paths worn by years of toiling
footsteps. For the most part it is for the
little ones.
"We ring the bells and raise the strain,
We hang up garlands everywhere
And bid the tapers twinkle fair,
And feast and frolic-and then we go
Back to the same old lives again"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-12-20

CoRISTH-G. G. Cook has been suffering So
verely with rheumatic fever =. Last Sunday
Rev, Church Tabor OF West Fairlee exchanged
with Rev. A. G. Austin. The friends of Rev
Mr. Austin have drawn to him his winters stock
OF wood contributed by K. West. There will
be Christmas tree at West Corinth and at the
Corners. %. Barber formerly OF West Corinth
while at work In a kindng wood factory In Mas
sachusetts, was drawn into the machinery and
days. g. A. Jewell are visiting in Lawrence,
Mass. Roscoe Williams drove to Cookvile re-
Gently and leaving his team for a few minutes
some thief stole robe and whip from his sleigh
valued ut $40