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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

PRAISE YOUR WIEE.-Praise your wife, man
for PHYS sake, give her little encouragement
it won't hurt her. She has made your home
comfortable your heart bright and shining, your
food agreeable; for PHYS sake tell her You thank
her, il nothing more. She don't expect it it
will make her eyes open wider than they have
for these ten years,-but it will do her good for
all that, and YOU too. There are many women
today thirstng for the word of praise, the Ian
guage of encouragement. Through summers
heat, and winters toll they have drudged un-
complainingly, and so accustomed have their
fathers, brothers and husbands become to their
monotonous labor, that they look for and upon
them as they do on the daily rising of the sun
and its daily going down. Homey, everyday
lite may he made beautiful by an appreciation of
its very homeliness. You know that if the floor
is clean. manual labor has been performed to
make it so. You know that if you can take
from your drawer a clean shirt whenever you
want il, somebody's fingers have ached in the
toll of making it fresh and agreeable. so
smooth and ustrous. Everything that peases
the eye and the sense has been produced by
constant work, much thought, great care and
uHtiring efforts, bodily and mentally. 1t is not
that many men do not appreciate these things,
and feel glow of gratitude for the numberless
attentions bestowed upon them in sickness and
in health, but they are so selfish in that feeling.
They don't come out with hearty "Why, how
pleasant you make things look wife or, II am
obliged to you for taking so much pains" They
thank the taylor for giving ''fits;" they thank
the man in the full omnibus who gives them
seat they thank the young lady who moves a
long in the concert-room, in fact they thank
every body and every thing out of doors, because
it is the custom, and then come home tip their
chairs back and their hses up, pull out the
newspaper. grumble if wife asks them to take
the baby, scold ii the fire has got down; or if
everything is just right, shut their mouths with
a smack OF satisfaction, but never say II thank
YOU" tell you what, men, Young and old, if
you did but show an ordinary civility towards
those common articles of housekeeping, your
wives-if you gave the one hundred and six
tieth part of the complime' IS you almost chock-
ed them with before they were married-if you
would stop the badinage about whom you are
going to have when number one is dead-(such
things wives may laugh at, but they sink deep
sometimes)-if you would cease to speak Of
their FAULTS however banteringly, before others
fewer women would seek for other sources of
happiness, than your cold. so-so-ish affection.
Praise your wife, then, for all the good qualities
she has, and you may rest assured that her de-
fcencies are fully counterbalanced by your
own.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

ELECTRICITY IN CATs.--The extraordinary
electrical character of the cat is well known
On cold bright day, if cat be stroked, the
hairs Of the fur bristle up, and electrical sparks
issue thereirom, accompanied with slight crack
ling. 1t appears too that the animal may be so
surcharged with electricity that it will give a
severe shock to the holder. In order to obtain
this result, the cat should be placed ON the knees
and one hand applied TO its breast, while the
other is employed in stroking its fur Cracking
and sparks soon make their appearance, and in
short time, if the party continues to stroke the
ANIMAL he will receive sharp electrical shock
that may be felt above the wrists. The cat seems
to suffer as much as the experimenter, for on
giving forth the shock she springs to the ground
in terror and seldom will permit repetition of
the same process.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04
A FIFTH AVENUE LADY BUYING BOOKS.

correspondent of the Newport NerS tells the fol-
lowing anecdote
a certain New York lady, whom | shall call
Mrs. X, recently had the good luck to come in
to the possession OF handsome fortune. No
sooner had this agreeable change in her con-
dtion been effected, than she Immediately had
a cloud CALI from the direction of Fifth avenue,
and yielding to the tempter, prevailed upon her
husband to abandon his calling as purveyor in
provisions and fish, and to purchase a residence
in that aristocratc neighborhood. In due time
her house was furnished in a style of magnif-
cence which We'd with "the very best" Keep
ing her eyes open for every improvement she
recently discovered that sit was about the right
thing" to have books, and desirous of being up
with the fashion at once ordered an elegant book
case and started out to purchase the material
wherewith it was to be filed.
Provided with diagram Illustrating the di-
mensions of the library the length, breadth
and height of the shelves, and so on-.she called
upon one of our largest publishers, and handing
an astonished clerk the measure, told him she
"wanted the pootiest books he'd got--them with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04
POETRY.
From the Atlantic Monthly for Octobcr.l
OLD PAPERS.


As who, in idly searching DER
Some seldom entered garret she'd
Might, with strange pity, touch the poor
Moth-caen garments Of the dcad-
Thus (to their wearcr once allicd)
lit these weeds of buried woe,-
These relics Of Il self that died
So sadly and so long ago.
Tis said that seven short years can change,
Through nerve and bone, this knitted imme,-
Ccllule 10y ccuc waxing strange.
Till not an atom is the same.
By what more subtil. slow degrees
Thus may the mind transmutc its all,
That calmly it should dwell on these,
As on another's fate and fall!
So fur remote from JOY or bale.
Whcrewth each dusky page is rife,
| seem to read some piteUus tale
OF romance true unto the life.
Too daring thoughts! too idle deeds!
A soul that questioned, loved and snned
Aud hopes that stand like last years weeds,
And shulder in the dead March windl
Grave OF gone dreams could such convul.e
Youth, ievered nce?-l he plot grows thick
Was it this cold and even pulse
hat trinel with life so fierce and quckP
Well | can smile II, all this now
But canuot smile when recall
The heart Of iaith the open brow,
The trust that once was all in all -
Nor when-Ah, faded, spectral sheet.
Wrath Of ong-perisled wrong aud time
Forbcar, the spirit starts to meet
The resurrection of its crime
Starts,-from its human world shut out
As some detected chnngcling elf,
Doomed, with strange agony and doubt
70 enter on his former self
Ill omened leaves, still rust apart,
No further! 'tis page turned DER,
Aud the ng dead ana cofilcd heart
Ihrub- INTO wrrtched life once more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04
A TASTE FOR READING

eff I were to paw" SAYS Sir John Herschel
for a taste which should stand me in stead un-
der every variety OF circumstances, and be a
source Of happiness and cheeriuness to me
through life, and shield against its lis, how
ever things might go amiss and the world irown
upon me, it would be a taste for reading. !
speak of it of course, only as a worldly advan-
tage, and not in the slightest degree as super
seding or derogating from the higher Office and
sure and stronger panoply of religious princi-
pies but as taste an instrument and mode
of pleasurable qualification. Give a man this
taste, and the means of gratifying it, and you
can hardly fail Of making happy man; unless,
indeed, you put into his hands most perverse
selection of Books. You place him in contact
with the best society IN every period of history
with the wisest, the wittiest-wth the tender
est, the bravest and the purest characters that
have adorned humanity. You make him deni-
IN of all natiuns-a cotemporary of all ages.
The world has been created for him. 1t is
hardly possible but the character should take a
higher and better tone from the constant habit
OF associating in thought with a class of think
crs, to say the least of it, above the average OF
humanity. 1t is morally impossible hut that the
manners should take tinge of good breeding
and civilization from having constantly before
ones eyes the way in which the best bred and
the best Informed men have talked and conduct
cd themselyas in their intercourse with each
other. There is gentle but perfectly irresista.
Die coercion in habit of reading, well directed
over the whole tenor of mans character and
conduct which is not the less effectual because
i works nsen.ibly, and is really the last thing
he dreams Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

The UTILITY OF REFUSE THINGS. The
prussae of potash is made in large quantities
i'll Cincinnati, from hoops, horns, and other re-
fuse Of slaug ughtered grunters.
Cow hair taken from the hides in tanneries is
employed for making plastering mortar to give
it sort of ibrous quality.
Sawdust is daily sold in our streets for sprink-
ling the floors Of markets; it is also used for
packing ice for shipment.
The rags of worn out shirting calico dresses,
and the waste of cotton factories, are employed
to make the paper upon which these lines are
printed.
Old ropes are converted into fine note paper,
and the waste paper itself which is picked up
in the cutters of our streets is again recon
verted into broad, white sheets, and thus does
duty in revolving stages.
The parings of skins and hides and the ears
of cows, calves and sheep are carefully collected
and converted into Peter Cooper's famous glue
made cut at "Old Bushwick."
The finer qualities Of gelatine are made from
ivory raspngs-the bones and tendons of ami
mails
Bones converted into charcoal by roasting in
retorts are afterwards employed for purifying
the white sugar with which we sweeten our, cot-
fee, sc.
The ammonia obtained from the distllation
OF COul III making gas, is employed Tor Saturat-
ing orchil and cudbear in making the beautiful
lilac colors that are dyed on silk and fine wooden
goods.
Carbonc acid obtained in the distillation of
coal tar is employd with other acids, to produce
beautiful yellow colorS on silk and wool.
The shavngs of cedar wood used in making
pencils are distilled to obtain the otto of cedar
wood.
Brass filings and old brass kettles are re-
melted and employed to make the brass work of
printing presses and pumps.
Old copper scraps are used in the construc-
ton of splendid bronze chandeliers for llumin-
ating our churches and the mansions of the
wealthy,
Old horse shoe nails are employed to make
the famous steel and twist barrels of fowling
pieces.
Coal tar is burned and made into lampblack,
used for printers ink, common black paint and
backing for shoes. &c.
The cast-oH gauze dresses of Partisan bellies
are purchased for mere song and sent to the
West India islands, where they perform a sec
ond duty in decorating the sable daughters of
the tropics.
Oyster shells are burned in kilns and after
wards used in making cements, their base being
pure mc.-Scientlfe Americaa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

FOR ONE SQUARED Of rwgLvE LIVES less nonpare type,
IN smallest siz used THREE INSERTIONS, 81 for each
subsequent insertion, 20 cents. The number Of nserti
mast D. narNed On all advertisements they will be
tlnucd until ordered out Contracts will be made with
advertisers by the column fractional parts thereof at
lber rates Transient advertisements to be paid ad.
vance.
For all Probate advertisements excepting notices Of appca
tions to sell Real Estate and for Commissioners Notices.
$l.50 each for three Insertions
For notices Of Lbcraos Esrays the formation and dsso
luton Of Copanershps &c 81 each for Insertions
If sent by mail the money must accompany the order.
For BrsSEss CARDS in the first column 50 90 $500
per year according % the space tlIay oceupy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

Dob5s was elected TO Jhe Leg Stature from a
district in Long Island, where the grasshoppers
climb up the mullen stalks. and with tears in
their eyes vainly look around Tor a spire of grass
Though grattcd, he was also little iuimida-
ted by the honor.
All things went on smoothly for time. Mr.
hobbs could vote on other peoples motions
though he ecould not make any himself. Oneun-
lucky day, however. the proceedings being rath-
er dull, and Dobbs being rather thirsty, he con-
cluded to 20 over to the hotel and take drink
Here il will he seen that Dobhs committed q
heinous otence-one which should have caused
brother Legislators to blush with shame. As
Dobbs rose to leave the hail. he caught the
Speakers eye. The Speaker supposing he in
tended to address the House. announced with a
loud voice: "Alr. Dobbs.''
Dobbs started as if he had been shot. The
assembled wisdom of the State had their eyes
fixed upon him. He pulled out his pocket
handkerchief to wipe away perSpiration, and
feeling it necessary to say something, he blum
dered out:
"Second the motion"
"There is no motion before the House, said
the Speaker"
Then II"
The silence was hreathless.
a."
Dobbs could not think of any thing to say.
But bright idea came TO him, and he finish
ed with
=" | move to djourn."
The motion didn't go. but Dobbs did, and
nothing more was seen of him that day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

HAHNEMANN REcONvERTED.-Ata a meeting
of spiritualists, an invalid was brought forward
dreadfully afflicted with ulcerous scrofula, that
all the doctors had failed to cure. 1t was pro-
posed to appeal to the spirit land for advice, and
a Homeopathic physician present interrogated
the departed spirit of Hahnemaun as to what
raps, audible to the whole audience, told Off
"A-y-e-r's C-a-t-h-a-r-t-i-c P-i-ll-s."-H Homer
Wig.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-02-04

A writer in Virginia paper devo:es three
columns to describing the great Blue Ridge
Tunnel. We hardly know which is the great
est bore, the tunnel or the description of it.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
CHARLES Rash,
FRANK p. OsGOOD,

Vehicles Of every description, ironed short notice,
and In amanner warranted to give satisfaction.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Metllanits.
j. III. RELLNAP,

CARRIAGE AND WAGON BUILDER.
SftnTRfrE| CARRIAGES, BUGGIEs, EXPRESS and
6f2Z@Ssfe- FREIGHT WAGONS, DRAYs, CARTS
&C, bu 10 order, ofthe best material and warranted
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
SEAYY & HENRY.


at short notice and favorable terms. Every vari-
ETY. Of work executed this establishment will be of
the best material and warranted.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
KnsOTVent Notice.

STATE of California, County of Yuba, ss-District
- Court, Tenth Judicial District. John Evens VS..
His Creditors. Notice Is hereby given to the cred-
tors Of John Evens, peoner in Insolvency to be and
appear before the Hon. s. NJ. Bliss District Judge OF
the Tenth judicial District at chambers at the court
house in the city of MarysviIle, in said county of
Yuba, on the ninth day of August, A. D. 1867, at IL
O'Clock Of that day and show II ony they can
why assignment Of the estate of said John Evens
should notbe made and he be discharged from his
debts and liabilities pursuant to the statue in such
made and provided and that until the further or
der of the court all proceedings in law equity be
stayed against the said John Evens.
by order Of the Hon s. NJ, Bliss, District Judge Of
the Tenth Judicial District in and for Yuba County,
California.
..... Given under my hand and The seal of said
seal Court this Ith day ofJuly, A. D., lSG0.
''''t' W =. ONEALE,
Clerk of the Court aforesaid.
c. Z. De Lose, ATTY for Pet'r Tvs 1awtd*
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Daily Stages to Washoe!
NEW CONCORD COACHES.
RODGERS & CO., PROPRIETORS,

sASxTR LEAVE Marysvne EVERY MORN
%9af& Is ajstf ING for Oregon Hill, Fosters Bar
Gamptonville, Goodyear's Bar, Downieville Monte
Crlsto, Eureka, Jamison, Beckwourth Valley, Pea
Vine. Truekee, Virginia and Carson Cities.
Way passengers dispatched from Downievile to the
Silver Mines every other day, at present, two days
from Downie Vile to Virginia City
Leaves Marysviile for Downieville EVERY MORN
ING at o'clock. Returning leaves Downieville EV-
ERY MORNING, at l o'clock
Office in Downeville at Henrys American Exchange.
Office in Mafysvie, corner High and Second streets
jeS my
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
BENSLEY WATER CURE.
AND
nOtOrpathic Institution Z
DIR. BARLOW L SMITH.


EoRMERLY PROPRIETOR of the Water Cure
n and Motoipathic Establishment in Sacramento,
mas locateu ms institution In san Francisco, stock
ton street, corner ofPacifc, to be known as
DIR. Smiths BensIey Water Cure and
Motorpathic Institution.
Established for the cure of all durable diseases. Ea.
pecialy have patients been, for the past yeqr,
Of those afflicted with rheumatism, In1hmmatory and
Chronic, Chills and Fever, dyspepsia and Consump-
ilon Vertigo, Epilepsy Chronic DlarrhGa, Scrofula,
Piles, Spinal Affections, Uterine Derangelnents and
Nervous Debility.
Reader, do you want to be restored to health, ard
know how to keep yourself and Others Welt Are you
cergymanf alawyerS a merchant? a teacherf an
artist man Of lettersf Are you mechanic q far
mer? minerY a studentl Are you sick woman,
worn down with york family cares? or girl, dell
cate, nervous from study, and predlsposed to
pumptionY You may rely It: that there is ne
sace in California where all your peculiar Affections
can be so healthfu,y treated, ana home comforts
indy supplied as at the Institution and home Of DR.
Smith.
DR.. Smith one OF a class flrst graduating from
he first regularly chartered Hydropathlc (or Hygeio
Theraputic) Medical College In the world, and hrst to
establish an Institution on the Pacific coast, based
upon the principles OF Hygenic medication as therein
taught
Those who have been doctorlng under the "old
school, with poisC drugs, for weeks. months and
years, and have not been cured, and wish the benefits
OF more rational system, may he assured that Dr.
Smith is the best authority in the State He has treat
ed over two hundr,d and ty patients 81 his Institu
ton within the past year. both male and female, with
unparalleled success. Six of the number had been
given up by their physician incurabe, who were by
his varied applications and remedies restored to good
health besides performing many cures through home
treatment by advice. Every lady treated at the In
stitution for spinal complaints, nervous weaknesses
or uterine arrangements, returned home either well
rapidly recovering, having learned how to complete
the cure, and keep well in the future.
The Electro Chemical warm bath in connection with
Water Cure Is the only by which the system can
be speedily and permanently rid Of mercury and pol
sonous drug Diseases
Friends Of medical and dietetica reform are invited
to visit the Institution, and II they DESIRE can, during
their stay in the city, be peRsa antly accommodated.
TERMs--moderate. Consultation free, verbal or by
| letter.
ES- Circulars sent on application, free Of postage.
ml3-my d&w BAkLoWJ. SMITH, NJ. d.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
PROBATE NOTICE.

Il the Estate OF George K. pattlsoa. deceased
Notice is hereby given that all persons having CLAIMS
agnnst George X Pattison deceased, are hereby re-
quired TO exhibit them with the necessary vouchers,
within ten months after the date of this ice, TO the
undersigned, Admilstratrx OF the estate Of said de-
ceased, at her residence, No los street, in the city
Of Marysvie, Yuba county.
Marysyille, Jur= 26th, 1867.
MILICENT =. PATTESON,
2T-law4w Administratorix.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
WARDY,S
CELEBRATED PATENT
Anti-Friction Axle Grease,

HAVING been appointed SOLE AGENT for this cell
n ebrated Article, am prepared to sapply the
trade on the most liberal ans. Depot As second
Street Marysyille.
This article effeciualy PREVENTS FIRING OF
WHEELS, AID is N every respect superior TO any 9TH
nrtcle 10 use for all kins OF Wagons Carriages,
Stages, Drays, heavy bearings, wa wheel gudgsons
Rollers on inclined PLANES, heavy journals where
there Is fast notion and all other kinds of Machinery
being much better and cheaper than OIL tallow any
other kind Of grease when it eaa be apple
tits Unaffected by Heat or Cold.
The great economy and advantage arising rom
its use will at be Observed as single trlal IS
sufficient 10 exhibit 10 the consumer saving OF al
least rs per cent Put NJ in all sized packages, from
two pound can 10 a. hall barrel.
Prepared expressly for The climate 81 uaiiiorh!a
and sold by ,. T. WILLIAMS
las Second Street.
Esy- Look for the names "HArdy's Patent Axle
Grease" on every can, none other is genuine.
ie10tf
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Sperial 9otirrs,
Radical Cure of Rupture.

$50 DIR. D. W. c. RICE, having perfected
- arrangements with DR.. MARSH, of New
York, for the use and sale of his "RADI-
CAL CURE TRUSS" desires to inform those afflicted
with HERNIA, or Rupture, that he has now on hand
full and complete assortment nfthis celebrated nstru
ment and will devote his special attention to its ap-
picaton, and subsequent necessary treatment to all
those who may place themselves under his care.
From the eminent success attending the use of the
RADICAL CURE TRUSS" DR.. RICE feels assured
that ALL cases of Rupture susceptible cure can be
euecuay and permanently relieved by the use of this
instrument, it being peculiarly adapted to the anato-
my Of Hernia, and hence can be worn with ease and
comfort.
Reference may be had to gentlemen Of this city,
who have been elTectually cured
Oihce at the Drug Store of RICE, COFFIN & Co,
27 Street, Marysvile. sep15-tf
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
NO. 1872.
San cfranrisrO advertisements,
TIE HA M A HOUSE,
CORNER
AND SANSOME STS.,.
SANFRANozSc0, CAL

HHE PROPRKETOR, THANKFUL
a Tor the LIBERAL patronage, has increased his
facilities by leasing and connecting that large three
story Drlck building ad dining on California street
We feel safe 10 say that this extension Is not
passed for convenience by any Hotel In California
lt is superby furnished, and the Parors and Ladies'
Entrance have been changed TO It.
The original building has undergone many valuable
changes rooms enlarged, Gas and Water ught In,
ana has been generally renovated and improved.
- Ihe Hotel has now, for the accommodation of Fam
HES, 20 large and commodous rooms in suits, be-
sides those formerly for single persons
Attached to the House, is Alden's Restaurant, where
istey, has been fitted up expressly for Badies, and
Families, neat large and airy Saloon, with prices to
uit the most fastidious. jel2 Bun
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Toilet
Emvalids
Thayer's Fluid Extracts.

4 FULL assortment Of these reliable preparations
n fast coming into general use with Druggists and
Musicians at the East. For prospectus, dose lists
S,ec, apply to
WD RICE COFFIN 60
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL,
Jackson street, above Montgomery.
FOSTER, PATTEN 81 CO.,
Successors to j. J. IIaleyO
PROPRIETORS.

TTAVENG purchased the interest Of Mr.. Haley in
this well known Hotel the subscribers beg to say
to the old patrons Of the house. and the public gener-
ally that they have made many alterations, and i'm
proveme its and refurnished the house throughout 10
The most thorough manner and have added elegant
Private Hall for the entrance of Ladies; are determn
ed that in the future the House shall possess all the
requisites, in every particular, Of u
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Paint and VarnisIl Brushes.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT from the celebrated fac.
"A tory Of J. j. Adams Co., consisting of o. X
ana Extra Paint, Narnish and White wash Brushes
Blenders, Filches, Sable and G. H. Pencils Shoe Stove
Sluce ami Scrubbing Brushes fsnperior quality
no" landing Elk. "Jno Stuart" and "Fleetwing," and
'or SAFE low by RICE, COFFIN CO.,
may 27-tf 90 u street
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27
Patent Syrimges
Large French WindOw Glnss.

lToREY & SMITHS Reservoir, Davdson's, Matt
w sons Maue's-indispensble in every family.
jyl2 RICE, COFFIN co.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-27

ORn BOXES from 12x1S to 3Sx4s, first quality,
[O\O Ex. "Fleetwing" now in store and for sale
by the box light. Large Glass cut to order and
packed securely for mountain purchasers.
RICE, COFFIN CO.,
may27-u 70 ID street