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MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED 
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». S. T. MOOES, 
Oondviatinst Editor and ^wtoliulxor. 
CHAB, D. BRAGDON, ANDBEW S. FULLER, 
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SATURDAY, NOV. 0, 1872. 
DUTIES AFTER ELECTION. 
Ere this paper reaches our readers, election 
will be over, and the verdict of tho people in 
relation to tho political issues of a very rabid 
campaign will have been recorded. There will 
be rejoicing and disappointment.; short luces 
and long ones: new-born hopes its to the possi¬ 
bility of official phieeand corresponding des¬ 
pair of tasting tbe public pap tho next lour 
years; bright anticipations of further political 
preferment and the relinquishment, ol all po¬ 
litical ambition. We shall Rf-o. speedily, the 
active partisans of the successful part y rush¬ 
ing to Washington, to prefer ami push their 
claims to reward for services rendered during 
tho campaign. Such a wrangling wilt result, 
as can only be seen in Ibis “ cn High toned Re¬ 
public,” and the character of tho “patriotic 
impulses” which have impelled men to labor 
day and night to “save tbe country,” will ap¬ 
pear in nalted hideousness. 
Happy the man who has not become a place- 
seeking monomaniac; fortunate the monoma¬ 
niac who, seeking, fails to obtain an olfice: 
thankful should be tbe man thus rescued from 
a. life which tends to destroy self-respect, im¬ 
poses servility, exacts the most humiliating 
service, and compels him to stand as a target 
for his enemies, personal or political, and re¬ 
ceive their shots without making a sign. Let 
the young men who read this, whose lives on 
tho farm seem comparatively imrcimmiralivo 
Had burdened, remember our words. Do not 
throw yourselves into this maelstrom of olllcc- 
eccking. Do not le ambitious to wear an offi¬ 
cial title. Do not seek any official place. Wait 
until the place seeks you -until you can accept 
the suffrages of your fellow citizens as a trib¬ 
ute, not as a favor. Better be forever a plod¬ 
ding farmer than a public pensioner and place¬ 
holder. 
No matter who Is to be President tbe next 
four years, the duty of every good citizen is to 
•onforrn to and aid in the enforcement of the 
laws. If the laws are wrong, seek their correc¬ 
tion through the elected representatives. But 
let no man try to evade or obstruct their exe¬ 
cution so long as they remain laws. This is a 
government of the people, by the people, and 
for the people: and the people are responsible 
for ah enactments, oppressive or otherwise. 
To shirk this responsibility is to concede that 
representative government is a failure; to con¬ 
cede it a failure, is to confess that the people 
are ignorant and impotent, 
The self-imposed duty of recovering the loss 
from the waste of time and expenditure of 
money which a Presidential campaign involves, 
cannot be shirked. These losses to the industry 
of the oountry must bo-replaced by industry. 
It will be found necessary for every man to 
attend to bis own business now. Besides, it Is 
his duty. It Is one of the royal evidences of 
the sovereignty of the people and of their ca¬ 
pacity for self-government, that with the deci¬ 
sion or a political issue by popular vote, all 
wrangling ceases, all strife ends, all bitterness 
evaporates, and all citizens, men of both par¬ 
ties, co-operate to render the country prosper¬ 
ous, progressive, and Insure to it and to each 
other all the blessings of Peace. 
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HOLES AND CORNERS. 
Ouk readers may be aware that in some lo¬ 
calities there are what are known as Hole-and- 
Corncr Farmers' Clubs. They are excellent in¬ 
stitutions. But there are hole-and-corner clubs 
that are most vicious institutions. They are 
organized by tho Paul Pnr family, and Include 
the whole tribe, of both sexes. The chief fault 
to be found with them Is that they do nol oper¬ 
ate in nor coniine their operations U> their own 
holes and corners. They never see any beams 
in their own eye#. They Invade their neighbors’ 
fields, barns, stables and hone#, and are quick 
to discover whatever may be criticised there; 
but they are 88 blind as bats concerning their 
own premises. They srnell out with keenest 
scent any place that requires deodorizing; but 
instead of covering up or cleansing the filthy 
spot, and protecting the public from It, lay it 
bare to tho eye# and* stir up the stench for the 
delectation of the nostrils of the whole Pry 
family and Its near relatives. 
What wo want to say is that we do not solicit 
the acquaintance of this family. We do not in¬ 
vite their contributions. If there are such 
filthy hole# and corners on your neighbor’s 
promises, and you discover them, call his atten¬ 
tion to them and help him to cleanse them. 
Thou, if you please, tell us how it was done— 
what are tho most efficient means for making 
rough pluces smooth and rotten places sound, 
and sour places sweet. Above all (and WO mean 
this advice to apply In personal as well as gen¬ 
eral cases) look vigilantly about your own prem¬ 
ises for these dirty or uncouth liolos-nnd- 
corners. If you want to advertise anybody's, 
advertise your own! Get some of vour neigh¬ 
bors to help you in your examination. If you 
choose; but don't proffer your aid, in this mat¬ 
ter, to your neighbors. 
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RURAL NOTES AND QUERIES 
A Timely Topic, Briefly Discussed. — Now 
that Election is over we beg respectfully to 
suggest that such journals as the Rural New- 
Yorkkr must for some l ime forth bo in much 
greater demand than during the exciting politi¬ 
cal campaign just ended that they will be 
wanted by level-headed men and women, and 
also by the rising generation, for they arc among 
tbe most useful, instructive and entertaining 
V obi idea of Knowledge accessible to the People. 
Therefore wo submit that—the Republic being 
safe, whoever may bo elected President—the 
People should proceed with thoir usual and very 
essential avocations, in order to make money, 
provide for their families, educate their ehil- 
dren, pay the National Debt, and then take 
things easy. We therefore further respectfully 
suggest—in the Interest of the aforesaid People 
as well as of ourselves —that the Agents and 
other Friends of this hebdomadal bestir them¬ 
selves, at this favorable Beason, to extend (he 
circulation and usefulness of all journals cal¬ 
culated to enhance l lie material prosperity and 
beet welfare of the People and Country. 11 the 
Ritual Nww-VorkerIs, in your opinion, worthy 
of precedence, do ns and your neighbors tho fa¬ 
vor toaid its circulation in suehmanneras unto 
you seemetli right and proper; but if not,put 
forth efforts for the next best, and so on. 
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Farmer#’ Clubs and Grouges’ Convention In 
Illinois. — A State Convention of Farmers’ 
Clubs and the Granges of .the Patrons of Hus¬ 
bandry of Illinois was bold at Kewanee, Oct. 16, 
Resolutions were adopted recommending1. 
co-operative effort among farmers, or combina¬ 
tion ; 2, recoin mending the multiplication of 
farmers’ clubs and similar organization; 11. 
favoring- the Patrons of Husbandry as an or¬ 
ganization; 4, urging the vital Importation ol‘ 
exterminating tho Canada thistle from the 
prairies; 5, urging the thorough enforcement of 
the State Railroad law; 6, appointing a State 
Central Committee of one and a Committee of 
one from oaeh county to act as a medium of 
communication between the various fanners' 
organizations; 7, approving tho State law pro¬ 
hibiting persons hunting in inclosures without 
lease; 8, also the law in regard to Ihe introduc¬ 
tion of Texas and Cherokee cattle and urging its 
rigid enforcement. An Executive Committee, 
consisting of L. F. Ross, Canton. John Prickett, 
Lewiston, and Win. Beem, Lee, was appointed 
to fill any vacancies in the State Central Com¬ 
mittee and call the next State Convention. W. 
C. Flagg, Mora, 111., was appointed State Central 
Committee in accordance with the foregoing 
resolution, and the following are the names of 
the County Committees so far as appointed: 
II. H. Gibson, Moro, Madison Co.; W. F. P. 
Hennesy, Aron, Fulton Co.; O. H. Loomis, Ke- 
wnneo, Henry Co.; L. D. Whiting, Tiskilwa, 
Bureau Co.; Cyrus Humphrey, Herman, Knox 
Co.; G. W. McElroy, Rautoul, Champaign Co.; 
Joseph Wright, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co.; 
Henry Saddoris, Port Byron, Rock Island Co., 
H. C. Lawrence, Prairie City, Warren Co. The 
Executive Committee will fill vacancies as 
Clubs report. 
Foot - and-Mouth Dlsc-mr in tbe Argentine 
Republic.—The Secretary of the Treasury, Oct, 
30, Issued the following circular to Collectors 
of Customs at the principal seaports: 
The Department has received Information 
that tbe hoof-and-mouth disease of horned cat¬ 
tle has again broken out lu portions Of the Ar¬ 
gentine Republic, and, therefore, to prevent, if 
possible, its introduction into the United States, 
you are requested to give the necessary instruc¬ 
tions to customs officers at your port for tho 
careful observance ol' ihe existing regulations 
which prevent the Importation of neat, cattle or 
hides from a country afflicted with such disease, 
unless such importat ions are accompanied by a 
certificate from fho United Slates consular of¬ 
ficer at tho port of shipment that the same are 
free from infection and are the product of a 
section of country where the disease does not 
exist. 
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Farmer*’ Purchasing Agent#.—The testimony 
of farmers' organizations which have clubbed 
together and appointed an agent to purchase 
farm implements of manufacturers, groceries, 
dry goods, etc., at wholesale rates, thus avoid¬ 
ing paying local retail profits, seems to be gener¬ 
ally favorable. In some instances, in conse¬ 
quence of the incompetently of the purchasing 
agents, entire satisfaction has not been given; 
but generally the experiment has succeeded. 
This method of cooperation, if propcrlyguard- 
ed, and tho confidence of the principals not 
abused by tho agents, Is to be commended. It 
is one of the most direct blows that can be giv¬ 
en to monopolies and extortion. It is to be en¬ 
couraged for this reason. 
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State Ornithologists.—A New York City cor¬ 
respondent writes, asking whether each State in 
tbe Union lm# a Slate Ornithologist, and by 
ivhat law or custom they arc appointed, their 
duties, etc. Wc do not know that any State In 
tbe Union has a State Ornithologist. New York, 
Missouri and Illinois has each a State Entomolo¬ 
gist. The Legislatures of these Slates created 
such an office, defining tho duties of the officer, 
who Is, in each ease, we believe, appointed by 
the Governor and the appointment confirmed 
by the State Senate. Their duties are to study 
tho Insects of the State In their relation# to 
Agriculture and report thereon to tho Legisla¬ 
ture. Several of tho States have Slate Geolo¬ 
gists, appointed In the same manner. 
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United State# nnd Foreign Cattle Disease.— 
The United States Treasury Department has in¬ 
structed its custom house agents at all tho en¬ 
try ports of the United States, in prevent Ihe 
importation of can In and hides, unless accom¬ 
panied by a consular certificate from the port 
whence shipped, that they are free from infec¬ 
tion and the product of a district where the 
disease does not exist. These preeuntionsapply 
to all parts of Russia, Groat Britain and Ger¬ 
many. There is great need of such precaut ions. 
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Premium Lists Received.— Of tho Nashua 
Union Ag. Ass'n; Fair at Nashua, Iowa, Oct. 
O-I0... .01' tho Ag. & Mech. Ass'n of West Ala¬ 
bama; Pair at Eutaw, Ala., commencing Oct. 
(“id ...Of the West Tennessee Ag. and Mech. 
Ass’n ; Fair at Jackson, Oct. 22-26. 
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Bombay Agriculture.—11 is asserted that an 
Agricultural Society has been started In Rom- 
bay, to diffuse useful knowledge among tho 
ryots Toy means of vernacular publications and, 
if convenient, by founding agricultural schools. 
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THE SEASON. CROPS, PRICES, ETC. 
Ulifton, New Mexico, Oct. *25.—Hops of fine 
quality grow in grcitr abundance in New Mexi¬ 
co. Cun-ants of large size, fine quality, and 
four colors, grow spontaneously and in great, 
abundance; also puJins, raspberries, strawber¬ 
ries and cherries. Flax that bears biaek seed 
grows 4 or 5 feet high. Tt rained here in May, 
12 days; in June, 18; in July, 28; in August, 14; 
in September, 6; and in October not at all. No 
more rain is expected until April or May, 
Crops fine. Excellent water power here. A 
vast amount of wool invites manufacturers of 
woollen goods.—s. d. s. 
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BUSINESS INFORMATION, 
The Root Safety Boiler.—One of the safest, 
most economical and convenient boilers lu all 
respects, yot invented, rendering it of especial 
value tor farmers, miners, manufacturers, and 
all who need the use of steam power, ts the 
Root Wrought Iron Sectional Safety Boiler. If 
ihe reader -will turn to tho advertisement on 
another page, ho will find it asserted that this 
boiler is absolutely safe; that whether small or 
largo it is of uniform strength; is easily repaired 
and setup; can be transported to any place 
without difficulty, and generates as much steam 
per pound of coal as any boiler yet invented. 
This boiler may bo easily enlarged, or reduced 
tn size, while the moderate price asked for it 
places it within the reach of all. All portions 
of these boilers are made up to a certain stand¬ 
ard, and a stock is constantly kept on baud so 
that they can be furnished to order, from five 
horse-power upwards, to any power desired. 
ThuB the manufacture is systematized, and it is 
claimed a better boiler can be given for a less 
price than at a jobbing establishment. They 
can be enlarged, or portions for repairs can be 
obtained at short notice. From 16,000 to 20,000 
horse-power of these boilers are In use in this 
oountry, and about the same amount in En¬ 
gland, where they have been applied for marine 
purposes lu large steamships. For heating 
bouses with steam they are well adapted, since 
they require no special intelligence to set them 
up or run them. 
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The Goux System of Utilizing Fertilizers, 
described some time ago in an article in the Ru¬ 
ral, Is gradually growing in l'avor with the 
public, ft# it is sure to do wherever it becomes 
known. The establishment in New York city 
has taken larger quarters at I lie corner of Canal, 
Vestry and Varlck Sts. All farmers, and those 
interested in agriculture should give the house a 
call, and see for themselves how useful and 
practical the system is. An Improvement has 
been ina'de in the patent, absorbent closets de¬ 
signed for houses, which dispenses with all me¬ 
chanical appliances for tho use of disinfectants. 
Closets cau now be had Cor from ?10 to $20, and 
will bo looked after by the company for 25 cts. 
a week. The company is now receiving from 
1,500 to 2,000 pounds of fertilizers a week, which 
is prepared and sold In barrels at the rate of $50 
per ton. Every farmer ought to know nothing 
he can use equals tho preparations made from 
human offal. A# a matter of health and purity 
of atmosphere, every school, hotel, depot and 
public institution, as well as private houses, 
should adopt this or some similar system of 
deodorizers. The Goux Fertilizing and Sanitary 
Company arc attempting a great work In edu¬ 
cating our people up to better knowledge con¬ 
cerning the use and value of human excrement. 
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RURAL BREVITIES. 
“An Earnest Reader” is informed that we do 
not know anything of the “ hair coloring" 
named. 
There is a dog law and dog tax in Virginia— 
the income from the tax going to the public 
school fund. Tills auswers " P. R. N." 
Utau is roported as raising 1,000,000 bushels 
of wheat, surplus, the past season, which has 
been gold in St. Louis at. remunerative prices. 
Miss Bessie G. Marshall. Colcbrook, N. H,, 
is reported to have picked a dish of fluid straw¬ 
berries, Sept, 30, one of which measured 2 )£ 
inches around. 
It is asserted that at ihe close of the present 
year there will lie lOOGmnge#mid lo.rmo Patrons 
of Husbandry in Minnesota, and that there are 
600 Granges and 60,000 members in Iowa. 
Chaki.es DowmnO, the veteran nomologist, 
continues to show bis face and exert his Influ¬ 
ence wherever fruits me shown and horticul¬ 
turists meet. He culled upon us, the other day, 
on his way to attend tho Exhibition of the old¬ 
est Horticultural Society in tho Union—that of 
Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia. 
PUBLISHER’S NOTICES, 
TO EVERY READER! 
HINTS, REQUESTS, SUGGESTIONS, ETC. 
The Premium Picture i# sent to All who 
pay S'2.50 for a copy of the Rural one year, and 
not to Hume who only pay the club rate. Cl ub subserib- 
ers can secure the Engraving, however, by udding 50 
ct#. to the usual club price (82-) Don’t forget this. 
Oar Premium Diet w:t* published In last num¬ 
ber (page 271.) but we will send copies in other form, 
together with Show-Bills, Supplements, Specimen 
Numbers, Ac., free to ail actual or intending Club 
Agents desiring such dnenment# for canvassing. 
Begin Club# Now !—And to ail who want the 
paper from date, or either ono year (at 82.50) or 15 
months (at $8) from Oct. I, wo will send the paper 
accordingly, with Premium Engraving post-paid. 
Tho whole club can start at one time, or part Jan. 1st 
and part earlier. Note this fact. 
The Campaign Opened }—Many Agents have 
already opened the Rural Campaign for 1873, while 
hosts are sending for Hpecimens, Ac., probably with 
the view of starting on Election Day (a good time, 
by the way,)or soon alter. Alt right, friends!—That’s 
tho way to win Premiums easy. 
A itontioii, OOlrci'H of the It urn 1 Brigade! 
—All Rural Recruiters are Richly Kewardod-vldc 
offer to Club Agents—and there is "ample room and 
vorgo enough " for thousands of new recruiters (club 
agents) to utd in swelling the ranks of the good old 
Rural Bhigade. (fur bounties to both officers 
(Agent#) and privates (Subscribers) are most liberal— 
for every one of tbe former who gets up a dub re¬ 
ceives a Valuable Premium, and each of the latter a 
86 Picture! Recruiting and Enlisting Papers sent 
free to all applicants. Why not send for them at 
once and open the Campaign? 
BUSINESS NOTICES. 
HORSE EPIDEMIC. 
A PHYSICIAN in a communication to a Buffalo 
paper about the Horse Epidemic, says" Exter¬ 
nally I used nnd would recommend Dr. Trask’s Mag¬ 
netic Ointment to the throat, around the oars and < n 
the forehead. This ointment contains tobacco and 
lobelia, and operates upon the mucous glands of the 
heud and throat by causing an increased flow of secre¬ 
tion from them, at the same time by its relaxing efl'ect 
removing the stricture and giving almost instant re¬ 
lief to the cough and breathing.” R is kept by ull 
Druggists. _ 
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