Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-01-28
THE STEWART STOVE.
From the New York Observer Of September 20, 1859.
Perseverance, in Invention.

Genius and Perseverance are common words, but
they represent those qualities Of the man to which
America owes, more than to anything else its sue
ccssfu tide of advancement and prosperity. They
constitute the foundation of all well-directed effort
and form the basis of all true wealth aud every per-
manent institution. Taken separately, the action Of
each IL impaired and rendered comparatively inclec
tua, but, united they give such impulse to labor
either mental or physical as ensures beyond ques-
ton eventual success Mere genius, without perse-
vcrance in the development of ideas and plans or the
endeavor to communicate and render them practical,
is powerless in its influence; and perseverance,
without genius or mental power, always works to dis
advantage, meeting with obstacles and encouniering
difficulties ut every turn. In order to their most sue
cessiul aud efectua working, there should be com
binntom of botI-genus planning for perseverance,
and perseverance, executing the commands OF genius
through the medium of manual and mechanical work.
Tie individual instances of this truth are so numer-
Gus and 50 general in every communicated II needs
illustration other than such is common to every
ones knowledge. The remark IS every day made
"that man genius, but he lacks perseverance, and
will never amount anything" "he's persevering
fellow, but don't seem to have any talent or tact.
In the department Of invention the instances are
comparatively in which men Of real genius have
sufficient Of the practical in their composition TO en-
the thorough development and perfection Of their
ideas They start off energeticaly, or rather spas
medically. with some new thing which in its incep
ton promises well, but very soon find them aban-
doning this and nttem ting another; and to
something else. The result is, that nothing is
peted, and no rea, benefit derived either by them
selves the public In fact, to say man is an in
ventor, has almost become equivalent to saying that
he has no permanency Of purpose whatever. Hence,
the numerous instances of persons who have original
ed valuable inventions which Others perseverng,
have carried out to completeness and reaped all the
pecunary advantage. II the attention of our inven-
tors could generally be longer confined to particular
object we doubt not the character of their produce
tions would evince far greater degree Of perfection
and much higher value. If they would make some
particular thing in some one department the obe tot
permanent and persevering effort. there would be
fewer patents issued. and more which would be worth
The cost of procuring them.
More than twenty years ago, Mr.. Philo Penfeld
Stewart then a resident Of this city, commenced the
construction Of his cooking stove now well known
throughout the country. Possessed OF inventive
talent, himself practical mechanic, and being con-
versant with the history Of such matters he deter.
mined to combine his talent aud knowledge, and con-
siruct carefully and pcrseveringly, rs his opporuni
ties would allow. cooking apparatus that should fully
answer ever demand Of the times. Being for while
Strengthened IN his pecuniary affairs, he was unable to
bring his invention prominently before the public, but
he satisfied in being able 20 give them, although
in limited way ut first complete and useful article
1t has always been a business rule with him
allow stove to pass from his hands, that would not
stand successfully the most severe test. As his cir
cumstInces improved, he was enabled TO avail him
/ self Of the advantages Of consultation with other
thorough and competent mechanics, and these, with
such his experience furnished were faithfully
devoted to the improvement Of the stove. As its
reputation became established, and the demand for it
increased, il attracted the attention OF manufacturers
and Mr.. Stewart enabled to put his stove into the
hands Of of the Oldest and most prominent houses
in the country, where every facility for its proper
manufacture could be readily secured Mr.. Stewart
has made his stove the speciality of all his endeavors
for nearly quarter of century, and still gives il the
benefit Of unwearied efforts for greater excellence and
improvement. The present season he has provided it
with new flues, which render the operation of the
oven entirely successful, with the poorest draft.
1t is claimed TO possess every requisite to TO
fence and economy, both Of which features amply
secured in the thoroughness and expedition with
ne il lis ftou
Of baking, broilDg. roasting and boiling may all be
carried on at once in the most perfect manner. At
the same time a large reservoir for hot water, and u
warming closet for plates Tor cooked dishes before
serving) are both supplied by the waste heat that
would otherwise be lost in the draft. The excellence
Of the castings used in constructing the tove and the
exactness with which they fitted render it equal
in nicely and beauty TO the finest machinery work,
WHILE by means of Innings OF non-conducting mate
rial, removable al pleasure, the heat may in winter
be graduated TO the temperature required for the
kitchen, and IN warm weather almost entirely retain
ed in the stove. Some idea of the capacity Of the
stove may be had by noticing the fact that barrel OF
hourl has been. each Of several occasions bake
into excellent bread Nth single hrs
A New Orleans Journal says that many ladies in
that CITY, heretofore strangers TO the kitchen, now
pass many pleasant hours in the superintendent OF
culinary operations, which wen and easily per-
formed by this stove, and in practising upon the in
sructons contained in an excellent little pamphlet
which Mr. Stewart has prepared for the benefit Of
housekeepers, and which contains many useful hint:
not Immediately connected with the of his stove
This pamphlet is sent to any address without charge
on application TO the manufacturers of the stove
Messrs. Fuller, Warren & Co, proprietors Of the
Clinton Works, Troy, y. Y.
large assortment of the above Stoves are for SALE
at the salesrooms OF A. Dickinson.
Where also be found a complete assortment o
the celebrated Porter Dodge Soap Stone Parlor Stove
THE OXYGENATED BIrTERs, are recommended by
Physicians in their practice. A distinguished clergy
man. who had taken six bottles, by direction OF hi
Physician writes that they have cured him of Dys
pensia. of twentY-ve wears standing TrX this rem