PERSONAL ITEMS, 
PteccUancw 
implement,$ and Pachiitent 
Sir Walter Scott loved cold sheep’s head. 
Gov. Anthony of Kansas Is Susan B. Anthony’s 
Brother. 
August Belmont receives $50,000 salary as the 
agent of the Rothschilds. “ To them that hath 
shall be given." 
Ex-President Grant received the freedom of 
the city ot Glasgow last Thursday. A banquet in 
his honor was given In the evening, but. was of a 
private character. 
Theodore Tilton, who returned In excellent 
health from his European trip on Saturday, has 
left his daughter Florenco In the Conservatory 
of Muslc, and Alice In the Art School of Stuttgart, 
Germany, where they will remain one year. 
Lord Bute Is trying viticulture on a favored por- 
tlou of his Welsh estates, and a French authority 
gives him groat encouragement. He has now 
0,000 healthy vines. Welsh wlno will certainly be 
a novelty. Lord B. can afford experiments with 
Ills million and a quarter dollars a year. 
John B. Gough, the great temperance lecturer, 
is said to be getting old and rather reeble. Dur¬ 
ing the summer he spends his time on his wonder¬ 
ful farm near Worcester, Mass., where he raises 
vegetables that cost him even more than those of 
William M. Kvarts, but ns he Is very rich he en¬ 
joys the luxury. 
Senator Si’kxckr of Alabama dropped down In 
New York last week, married Mary Nunez, a 
pretty and clever actress ot Spanish extraction, 
Wednesday, and returned at once with Ills bride 
to the Black Hills, where he has been having 
good luck, and Is as likely as not to stay through 
the fall, without bothering about the extra session 
ot Congress. 
When m. Thiers traveled In Belgium, not long 
ago, a worthy burgomaster In one town deeply 
desired the honor of presentation to the French 
stateman. Much embarrassed, the good man 
made his how, and endeavoring to say something 
at once delicate and flattering, tremulously ex- 
elalracd: “Now that I have seen you, Monsieur 
Thiers, you can die 1” 
A gentleman who dined at the seaside with 
Thiers when he was President, relates that after 
dinner the distinguished Frenchman fell asleep 
In his chair. Ho was then gently seized, neck and 
heels, by his wife and slatcr-ln-law, ami conveyed 
to a couch In an adjoining apartment, where he 
slept fo.’ two hours. This nap was part of the 
President’s dally routine, and he generally awoke 
from It with all Ills faculties in brilliant play. 
By the way. Ids wire was Ids own Illegitimate 
daughter whom he married In his old age so that 
she might legally Inherit his wealth. 
pat. CARBON plow. TO COLOR BUTTER! 
RIGHT AND LIFT HAND. 
THE HARDEST 
Can bo saved every year by the Farmers of this 
Country If they wdl properly Color 
their Unitor by using 
WELLS, RICHARDSON & CO.’S 
It Is fur better than carrots, anmitto, or any other 
Color, at one-fourth the foul, and no work to use. It 
Elves a splendid J une color and never turns red: It 
preserves ihe butter, unit Improves the tlavor. Do 
not full to try it. We have the strongest testimoni¬ 
als from Arnold, Chenvor, Lewis, Mason, Bliss, and 
thousands morn of the host dairymen. 
Circulars free. Samples by mull to color 60 lbs., 10c. 
WELLB, Hit'll 4 K DSUN A CO., 
Burlington, Vt. 
TheJCarbon Metal Is a practical mixture of refined steel, wrought Iron and other metals, cast In 
form. Harder than steA or any surface-chilled Iron. Combining great strength, great wear and 
durability. Subject to line polish, and guaranteed to scour Iq any soil. Costa less than steel. War¬ 
ranted to do good work In any land. See one! Try one! Buy one! if there are none for sale In 
your locality, send for full particulars to 
REMINGTON AC’L CO., 
Manufacturer)* of Agricultural Implements, Illou, N. Y„ 
or 57 Reiulc Ht„ New York. 
N. B. — Also manufacturers of the celebrated Remington Patent Steel Shovels, Scoops, 
Spades, Etc. Also, Right and Left-Hand Steel and Grey Iron Plows. 
W anted.-a capable farmer, to 
take charge of a farm In New Jersey. Must be 
well endorsed fur honesty and sobriety, and prove 
himself competent to euro for crops, fruit, cattle, 
horses, etc. Address Box 1752, New York City 
Post out eo. 
rflHK NORTH TEXAS FAIR AHHOCTA- 
J TION.— second Annual Exposition. Oct. 
«d to 27th, Inclusive, 1877. Entries open to the world. 
♦8,(160 given in Purses un Racing. Over $0,000 given 
away in Awards. 
Trotting races governed by the rules of the Na¬ 
tional Trotting Association. Running races by the 
rub's of the Louisiana Jockey Club, our races are 
hold tn connection with the great Western circuit, 
composed of Quitiey, III., St. Joseph anil Kansas City, 
Mo., and follow those and that or St. Louis. 
O. M. 9WINK. Pres’t. 
J. B. uitRBJfortn, Sec. 
0rn?7?Ti 1 T)PT)0 ffnm nervous debitity 
nl I I' I* Pi ll Pi nu etc., can learn of a certain and 
•owa A ufiuillj speedy remedy, free, by ad¬ 
dressing Dn JAQUK-) A CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
££Ci Mixed Cards, with name. 10c. and Re. stamp 
On tilt 10c. Booth & Baker. New Britain, Ct. 
The Centennial Judges having I awarded to the Messrs. BOItEL 
& COURV019IER 2 Prises at the late Centennial Exhibition for their 
production, one for extreme accu- \ IJdjj?;;-- ’X\ / racy In adjustment and regularity 
in performance, and the other for \ -< r\) . 7 / Jy ‘2 _ y' / display, they are now ottering their 
Watches at » great reduction from ^ / former prices, having Introduced 
improved machinery, whereby the \ y /»/ production is increased, and tint 
com of manufacture greatly re- i» Si dm od, and the quality and dtnnhll- 
ity improied. Insuring a Urst-claHs NICKEL MOVEMENT WATCH 
witbiu the reach or all. These '1" „ Watches, so favorably known for 
the past IN year*, are made ot tho best mitterlul. uutl have uil thu mod¬ 
ern improvement* In watch milking having Chronometer ItnlnncrM, IhriOKt llnlr Spriiliis, True 
R ereil, Hardened mid Inai'lironiMcd for K. It. Travel, Flue Ruby Jeweled, and are warranted 
> perform with tiiu regularity and aeouracy of a Chronometer. These Wutchca are for *ale bv all o>ir local 
agents throughout the country, and parties desiring a good and durable time-keeper, are requested to 
examine them before purchasing those of other manufacturers or home productions. 
QUINOIIE &> KlUJGLFJi, 
HALEWROOM: 17 MAIDEN LANE, N. V„ I p Stalls. 
(UIXF.D CARDS, with name, lllc. Samples 
3 ot. stamp. J. MINE Lien A Co., Nassau, N. Y. 
h>K flfUAHT CARDS, no two alike, with name, 10 c. 
-if) post-paid. J. B. RUSTED, Nassau, N. Y. 
ft Fancy <’unlit, with mime, li e., 40 for ICc.j Plain 
♦ ) or Gold. Try us, W. E. Hull A Co., Hudson, N.Y. 
MIXED CARDS, with riumo, 10c. and 3c. stump 
Sunt pies tic. DOWD A (!<>., Bristol, Conn. 
Fine Curds, Bepp, Unmask, Ac., with name 
on all, 13c. Clinton Bttos., Cltntonvllle, Ct. 
PATENT 
POCKET COIN DETECTOR. 
Sire or a silver dollar, it torts 
sl*o, gauge and weight. United 
is Mint standard No coua* 
terfeit can be made It will not de¬ 
tect. l'rtce 26e., by mull. Agents 
wanted; liberal disci,lints. 
J. W. BUTTON, 
96Liberty Si,, New York. 
THE BEST FANNING MILL 
in the World. 
THE IRON TURBINE 
WIND ENGINE 
A. I*. IlKIKli Y, «a cl no, Wla. 
3Tftu gubUcrttion.s 
The only Wind En- fa 
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Proof against Slot ms 
and exposure to the ./litKMM 
wcittlior, being ^ 
Made eiitii’ely of jfnTW 
Weighs no more tilling^ . . 1 
the ordinary wood 7 r' . ' ; itr 7 Y ■ *" ' 
wheels. L 1 
Regulutcs itself in w /\ - 
n. High Wind, 7v 
by otomu of the ^ L 
Governor. 1 ^ 
Gives more; ( hSWtilli 
Power than any frUivT*- U»r/3ji \ 
other for the - - QhmT --i 2 
same diametoi ^* « 
of Wheel. ^ _.• - 
SIMPLE IN CONSTRUCTION AND WELL MADE. 
They nro Giving Perfect Nutlnfiu’tioii, 
Where ottier Mills havo failed. 
Every farmer and stock raiser should have one 
A constant supply of pure water will keep yoer stock 
In better condition, and time In a short time save the 
oostof un iron Turbine Wind lCugine; to say noth 
1 ig of the great saving of labor und other advan¬ 
tages, which you oan (earn about by writing to us 
for Circular giving prices and information. 
MAST, FOOS <fc CO., Springfield, O. 
THE “POULTRY WORLD 
^Vflfntss bunted 
The leading Amorl-On trial, only 83eta., 
can Magazine of Us Mjk fltA for 3 mos. (12 Chro- 
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Illustrated Monthly. 1877.) 75CU. extra,for 
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fresh, practical, orlg- ^t U J^ *c!iotco pictures, to 
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AGENTS WANTED FOR 
THE AMERICAN STATESMAN 
A Political History or the United Btates, exhibiting 
the origin, mil urn and piuetioal operation of constl- 
luti niul government, in this country t the rise and 
progress of purth-s, AO , constituting an Encyclope¬ 
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tii. Address for terms. II. 9. UOODSPEEIJ & CO., 
New Yotk. of Otncuinnl.1, Ohio. 
H. H. STODDARD, Hartford, Ct 
Complete Revolution! 
Perfect Success!! 
Nothing Like it!!! 
'If D f\ All ENT’S profits per week. Will 
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■ • vr vr just patented Samples sent free to 
Address W. 11. UlUDfCBTica, 218 Fulton 9t„ N. Y. 
WANTED towll »w»li to NO 
” - maiLlMl fi .,111 I.. to Itoux. 
$85 a month. fSSiZZS?” 1 " 
qukin Cnv Ulamm It Lu, Wouka. Ciociiintti. Ohio. 
Salary. Sxlioimcn wnnuol tnnolloor 
Btapls Goods Id'll ale TA. No |A.',Idling. 
KxpcnocHpaid. l‘crnmnentcmploy- 
nivilt. iwIilri'AH H. A. UttANT At CO., 
Homo at., Ctautaakd, O. 
I a MONTH.—Agents wanted. 36 best 
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Address JAY RRON90N. Detroit. Mich. 
OSBORN’S SULKY PLOW, 
the only Plowing .Machine that haB proved a perfect 
success tn all kinds of soil. Any kind of plow can bo 
attached. Thu plowman rides and handles the plow 
with ease, regulating the depth and width of furrow. 
The druft for the team ts materially less, and the 
ordinary laborious modo of plowing is reduced to 
n of comfort and ease. 
THE MEADOW KINO MOWER, 
and other Agricultural implements. 
GREGG A CO., 
Ti'umuusliui'g, Tonipktua Co., N. Y. 
(JOln PHTFIHV ATI!HK». Cheapest 
.in th’* known world. Sample Watch Fret to 
'Agent*. Address, A- Coni/ma & Co., Chicago. 
Best thing (or Agents. 
■ Latham Un., Boston. 
THE PURCHASE GEAR 
causes the wringer to turn with half the labor uf other 
wringers. N. B. PHELPM, Manufacturer, 
102 Chamber* St., New York. 
A YEAH. Agents wanted. Busi¬ 
ness legitimate. Particulars free. 
Ad.lro«» J.WORTH k CO., 8 t.Louji, Its, 
“Oagood’* Patent Combination." 
LI T A WANTED TO OBTAIN 
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“ cultural and Kaiuilv Weekly 
RURAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
Duane 8 t., New York City. 
5 Ton Ml SCALES. $50! 
Address 
Box 3310. 
Fully warranted, and guaranteed (he stronqtH , most 
accurate and durable 9cales of like capacity made in 
the United States. 
(ftducattottsl 
Oagood’a Patent” 4 Ton Iron Lever 
Wagon Scale. ...Mi 
Osgood’* Patent " 4 Ton IFood Lever 
Wagon Scale,.Ml 
Gay’s Patent" 4 Ton Scale irons.S', 
BiCSUilAtHTON SCALE WORKS, 
Uinghuiutuu, N. Y. 
Agricultural Engine. 
The cheapest, most economical yet powerful En¬ 
gine In the market; arid Is the only Agricultural 
Engine with Return Flue Holler In use. 
There la no obstruction whatever to the draft, yet 
the returning of the flames through the small tubes 
compels the deposit of the great body of sparks in 
the chamber rear of the holler, 
It Is the best and safest Steaming Boiler in use, 
and we invite competition with an 7 til st-class maker 
it will make more steam from less fuel than aoybur- 
iconiul Doner built. Before buying, see one or send 
for full particulars,circulars, etc., which wll be scut 
freo by addressing 
WHITMAN & IIL' l< KELL, , 
Little Falls, N. Y. 
N. B.—The Economizer Boilers are manufactured 
fur us (In duplicate parts), under United States pat¬ 
ents, by Porter Manufacturing Company, Syracuse, 
N. Y-, H. K. White. President, thus securing perfec¬ 
tion and uniformity. The demand is unprecedent¬ 
ed, even in these dull times. 
T he new yoiik college 
or 
VETERINARY SURGEONS, 
The only one Chartered by the Stale Legislature, 
and Authorized to treue Diplomat, 
Will open the Regular Course of Lectures at 205 
Lexington Avenue, OCTOueii 1 . 1877. 
Fitr Circular ami additional information, address 
D. C. COMSTOCK, M. D., 83 Lexlugton Ay., N. Y. 
ATTENTION, OWNERS OF HORSES! 
ft. —V THE ZlNG holm ft 
B^v!' /«: PAD iB the only reliable 
Mi 1 pad for suTe-necked Horses, 
Mt V j 1 and to prevent galling, ever 
n v | ■ mm l'j I'.rit-m ,.n 
\ V • / ■ ,1 • o d n c 1 ! d. ami has been 
^ ~ * (-■* // greatly improved. Being of 
W metal. It always retains Its 
V medicinal virtue; tlitH no 
other pad has. over a mil¬ 
lion tn use. For sale by harness makers In sizes to 
warrant a fit. Manur'd by ZINC COLLAR PAl> CO.. 
Buchanan, Mich. ABk your narue»y maker for them 
Nkw Yukk City, 128 Second Ave , cor. 8 th St. 
W OMAN’S MEDICAL COLLEGE of the 
New York Uitlruiary. 
Regular session of 1877-79 will open Oct. I. 
A thorough pour o of three years' Instruction by 
lectures, clinics, and practical work in laboratory, 
drug-room, and different wards of tbe lnUrmi ry. 
For Catalogues, etc., address the Secretary of tuo 
College, 
MEIICT N. BAKER, M. D. 
Act a* Agent I—Reader If there 11 no agent tor 
tbe Rukal la your locality please become one by 
forming a club. Itwillvav. 
