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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13
The sun Good for some Time Yet.

Another essential question as reg, rds the
future of our planetary system has reference 10
lis future temperature and illumination. AS
the internal heat of the earth has but little in
fuence on the temperature of the surface the
heat OF the sun is the only thing which essen
italy affects The question. The quantity of heat
falling from the sun during a given time upon
given portion of the earths surface NAV be
measured, and from this it can be calculated
how much heat in given time is sent out from
the entire sun. Such measurements have been
made by the French physicist Pouillet, and it
mas been found that the sun gives out a guam
MY OF heat per hour equal 10 hat which a law
er OF the densest coal ten feet thick wouli give
out ny It's combustion and hence in n yenr
quantity equal to the combustion of a la,er of
seventeen miles. If his heat were drawn uni
formly from the entire mass OF the sun, its TEN.
perature would only be diminished thereby one
and one-ihird of degree centgrade per wear.
assuming its capa ity lor heat TO be equal to
that OF water. These results can give us an
idea OF OF the magnitude of the emission in re.
lation to the surface and mass of the sun but
they cannot inform us whether the sun ratliares
heat as glowing body, which since its forma-
lon has its heat accumulated within il, or wheth-
err a new generation of heat by chemical pro-
cesseS takes place at the suns surface. All all
events the law of the conservation of force
teaches us that no process analogous to those
known at the surface of the earth, can supplv
for eternity an inexhaustible amount of heat
and light to the sun. But the same law also
teaches that the store of force at present exist
ing, as heat, or as what may become heat, is
sufficient for an immeasurable time. With re-
gard 10 the store of chemical force in the SUM-
we can form no conjecture, and the store of
heat there existing can only be determined by
very uncertrin estimations. II, however, we
adopt the very probable view, that the remark
ably small density of so large a body is caused
by lis high temperature, and may become great
er in time, it may be calculated that il the di-
nmeter of the sun were diminished only the
ten thousandth part of its presen, length, by
this act a sufficient quantity of heat would be
generated to cover the total emission for 2lOO
years. Such small change besides it would
be difficult to detect even by the finest astrono-
mical observations.
"lndeed from the commencement of the ne
riod during which we possess historic accounts,
that is, for period of about 1000 wears, the
temperature of the earth has not sensiblv di-
minShed. From these old ages we have cer-
tainly no thermometric observations. but we
have information regarding the distribution of
certain cultivated plants. the vine, the ulive
tree which are very sensitive to changes of the
mean annual temperature, and we find that
these plants at the present moment have the
same limits of distribution that they had in the
times of Abraham and Homer; from which we
may infer backwards the constancy of the eli
mate"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13


cannot well Imagine home more incom-
pete than that one where there Is no little girl
10 stahu III the vulu OF the domestic circle winch
BOYS can never MI, and to draw all hearts with
IN The magic ring OF her presence. There is
somrthinH aoout niue girls which Is especially
Iov"nle; even Their wllfui, naughty ways seem
utterly NoiH Vi e''' Mnen the! are so soon tot
'o"eu u! ."e S"ee' Pe"''eHee '"at oNerno"s IN
sucn grmeiouS 'a u' "1y' n'e erea,
nome 'el1Ms se"eaou'' ~ "lu iun VI Eoou
W. ."., ,.o ,La, e.
nIooa ~, - ,loors hu, Jenn;s sI ,;,h hn
Iight sten is always beside Won She brings The
si;nnars ror nnna and ,y,,b her nrs,,y ,;n,rlaI
Gnrprs nnf,IGS The naner for him 70 read sbe
nmIs nm a ,bimble No bigyer than a tor,,s md
uui,h soma VOW ,nvs,erirus combination rf
.Jn rans - eIls nm snail rooL.r L, n,an,r,o
with n Wonderful assnn,m,ior NJ womamIy d;,,'
mi,v And who shall lelI how tbe lille ,brssd
NJ sn.ech ,ba, Avs Win sncb suss, s;IYsrY
li.h,ness rrnm those innocen, Inns twinns II.
s,lf nround The mo,ber's hear, newer IN rust
49,, ,,,,, ,,ha,, ,bn do,, li,,l, r,o, - ia -,
,L "N y. - - 'N "'"O"e
''I n,' I: .s.,..' IT, .'. u
"u' 'V"'''1 St""o W u1 !" ""","|' ",'H '"''
'o's n''H m "%.N J''I ~ ,"e
u''o' w .','"'N ~ Wv 81, t 1".0 '.'e
mature "o"'",' i"e'e are u,e oio'heis VINO
aWa!S '""ereu ."r'r coices VIE" '"'! .a'k 70
the'' s's'e'' u'u "" VI '"e "po''S ~ ",''cn sue
takes almost as much interest as they DO, while
III lurh she 'ns'ruets 'neH III all the niue minor
details OF nome lie. OF which they would grow
up ignorant II not tor her. And what shield
she is upon the dawnlng manhood wherein so
many temptations lie. Always her sweet pres
ence to guard and inspire them, check upon
profanity living sermon upon immortali'y.
How fragrant the cup OF tea she hands them at
the evening meal how CHEEKY her voice as she
relates the little incidents OF the day No silly
talk al inciplent oeauX' or love OF young men
met on the promenade girl like that has
no empty space IN her head Tor such thoughts
to run riot in, and you don't find her spending
the evening in the dim parlor with question
able young man for her company.
When her lover comes he must say what he
has to say in the family si'ling.room m with IA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

THE LADY's REPENTANCE.-A Young lady
was addressed by a young man; who, though
agreeable to her. was disllked by her father
OF course he could not consent to the union,
and she determined to elope The night was
fixed, the hour cam, he placed the ladder to
the window, and in few minutes she was in
his arms. They mounted n double horse. and
were soon at some distance from the house.
After awhile the lady broke silence by saving,
swell, you see what proof | have given you
of my affections | hope you will make me a
good husband" He was a surly fellow, and
grufily answered; "Perhaps may, and perhaps
not" She made no reply, but after silence Of
some minutes, she suddenly exclaimed "Oh
what shall do P | have left my money behind
me in my room" "Then," said he 1--WE must
go back and get it," They were soon again a,
the house, the ladder again placed the lady re-
mounted, while the il-natured lover waited be-
low. But she delayed to come, and so he gent,
ly called "Are you coming P" when she look ed
out of the window, and said: "Perhaps may
and perhaps mott" and then shut down the
window, and left him to return upon the double
horse alone. Was not that happy though,
on the ady's part-a famous joke P-Life o.
DR.. RqGieS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

In THE OLDEN TME.-In an address by Rev
James Flint, j. d., Of Salem, delivered at the
celebration Of the incorporation of Reading, in
1874, he gives the following account of the
way folks lived and what they enjoyed, in the
early days of Massachusetts;
1.-The present generaiS-r-Nrrounded with
the conveniences and with comforts. not 10 say
luxuries, now so generally enjoyed can but i'm
perfectly comprehend how their progeniors
lived and Jared. The fine wool, linen and cot
ton fabrics and silks, now so commonly worn,
were worn only by the alistocracy, and home
spun by the common people. Shoes were lit
tie worn in summer, by farmers and their fam
lilies, except on the Sabbath and HOLIDAYS
Wheat flour was only used for Thanksgiving
and other occasional luxures. Through the
greater part Of the year. for dinner salt beef
and pork were boiled with beans and other
vegetables. broth called bean porridge, was
made from the liquor in the pot which was
called the black COW with three legs. This
formed the common morning and evening meal
ill the cows calved in the spring, when The lux.
ury of milk, pure CT mixed with the broth, was
ENJOYED. remember, when hoy, my elder
half brother the late Col. Daniel Flint, used
jestingly TO say, that he had eaten bean por'
ridge enough TO fill canal a mile long, larg,
enough for him to swim in. SplinlerS OF pitch
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

ard deepens love and Hlt the heart with irex-
preSslble tenderness. Yet there is nobody in
the world with whom it is so iu porlant for
man to b. intimately acquainted ns hi own
WIFE, while such intimate acquaintance is the
exception rather than the rule. Every one
sees them going on each in his own path. each
with his own inner world of opinions and homes
and memories, one in name miseraby two in
all else. Men often have too much confidence
in their measuring-lines. They fancy they have
circumnavgated the globe when they ave only
padded in cove. Trey trim their sails for
other seas, leaving the priceless gems of their
own undiscovered. To many n man no VOYAGE
OF exploration would bring such rich returns as
perservering and afiectonate search into the
resources OF the heart whit he calls his own
Many and many man would he nmazed AT The
meek timid, apoOgelc recipient of his canrices,
in the worn and fretiul invalid, In the common
place. insipid domestic weakling he scorns an
angel unawares. Many wife is wearied nud
neglected into moral shabbiness, who, rightly
enreolsd, would have walked sister and wife Of
tie gods. Human nature in certain directions
is as infinite as the Divine nature, and when n
man turns away from his wife, under the i'm
preston that he has exhausted her capabilities.
and must seek elsewhere the sympathy and
companonship he Graves or 20 without il alto.
geiher let him reflect iha, the chances are at
least even that he has but exhausted himself,
and tfat the soil that seems to him fallow
might in other hands or with wiser culture Weld
most plenteous harveSts.-GdH Hamilton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

MRS. PARTINGToN IN A PERFUME STORE
"Can L wait upon you, madam p said Mr..
Gushing politely, as Mrs. Darlington stood
looking at the stored sweets al II Washington
street. "Were | Younger" said she, sming as
sweetlN as Cvherea upon pomnde bottle al
might feel fiutened by such an offer. do like
poiteness, though it is rarely one meets with
ii the other ni.ht | went up to the opera, and
stood an hour outside, and nobody had the
good manners to offer me a seat" Due SYM
pathy was expressed. when she went on like a
wheelf arrow 81 declare il must seem to you
as if you were breathing the airs of Paradox or
Ceylons lie, or some such fragrant thing all the
time. Have you any OF the odor of sanctty,
that you could give me little to put on my
handkerchiefP" She was assured that they had
none on tap, but expected some, with fresh
supply oil the essence with which the ghost of
Hamlet scents The morning air, and would re-
member her. She thanked them very kindly,
continuing her inspection, while Ike amused
himself 10y shaking up some of the bottles and
seeing the bubbles rise 10 the surface. .-Boston
EreRing Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

A CLEAN SELL.-A shrewd countryman was
in town the other day-gawky, uncouth, and
innocent in appearance, but, in reality, with his
eye-eeth cut. Passing up Chatham street,
through the Jews qnarler, he was continually
encountered with opportunities to buy.
From almost every store some one rushed
out, in accordance with the annoying custom Of
that street, to seize upon and try and force
him to purchase At last one dirly-looking
fellow caught him by the arm, and clamorously
urged him to become a customer.
"Hove you any shirtsF inquired the coun-
tryman, with very innocent look.
"a splendid assortment, sir. Step in, sir.
Every price sir, and every style. The cheap
est in the street, sir"
"Are they cleanP"
"'ro be sure sir. Step in"
"Thcn," resumed the countryman, with per-
feet gravity, "put one on, for YOU need it,"
The rage OF the shopkeeper may he imagined,
as the counlryman, turning upon his heel, qui.
elly pursued his way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

THE WONDERS OF THE BRAIN.-One Of the
most inconceivable things in The nature of the
brain is that the organ of sensation should of
itself be insensible. To cut the brain gives no
pain, vet in the brain alone resides the power
of feeling pain in any part of the body. If the
nerve which leads from il to the injured par,
be divided, it becomes instantly unconscious of
suffering 1t is only by communication with
the brain that any kind Of sensation is produc-
ed, yet the organ itself is insensihe. But there
is circumstance more wonderful still the
brain itself may he remov"d-may be cut away
down the cOrpSus coiasum-without destroying
life The animal lives, snd performs all its
functions which are necessary TO simple vitali-
ty, but no longer has mind; it cannot think
or feel. II requires that the food should be
pushed into the stomach once there, il is di.
gesled and the animal will live and grow fat
Halls Journal Of Health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

The Vermont Record tells the following an
ecdole Of old Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen was once sued apon promisso-
ry note for axty pounds, and as il was not con-
Nenient Tor him TO meet judgment, he en-
plnyed lawyer 10 procure a continuance As
the readiest means for doing this, the LAWYER
determi'e ed TO deny the signature. The attest
ing witness lived it, Boston and the impos>ibil-
ity of procuring him would make continuance
necessary. When the case was called. Allen
happened to be present and TO his establishment,
he heard the lawyer gravely deny the signature
of the note. With long strides he made his
way through the crowd, and confronting the
amazed limb Of the law, rebuked him in voice
of thunder -"Mr-, did not hire YOU 10
come here and lie Tha, is true note, l sign
ed it, III swear to it, and III pay it. want no
shuflling, bu, want time. What employed
you for, was To get this business put over to
the next Court, not TO come here and lie, and
JuggIe about it," The counsel for the plaintiff
was so impressed with the stern honesty of The
old patriot that he readily consented to con-
tinuance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13
WIVES THAT ARE STRANGERS. Husbands

WIVES THAT ARE STRANGERS. Husbands
do not talk with their wives. If neighhor is
married. they tell of it. If a battle is fought,
or village burnt down, they communicate the
fact hut for any interchange of thought or
sentiment or emotion. for any conversation that
is invigorating, inspiring, that causes athrill or
leaves glow, how often does such thing oc-
cur between husband and wife? What intel.
leclual meeting is there, what shock of elec.
triciiesP When definite domestic question
is to he decided, the wife's Judgment may be
sought, and that is better than solitary SUM
bling on, regardless Of her views or feelings :
but this sort of bread and butter discussion Of
ways and means is not the gentle, animated
play of conversation, not that pleasant sparkle
which enllvens the hours, lnat lrustlul conf
derce which lishlens the heart. that welding of
weapons which strengthens The arm, that sweet
instructive unveiling which increases respect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

ROUGH on THE ENGLISHMEN.-Not long
since n shrewd Yankee came to Boston from
New Hampshire to engage in business. His
first engagement was TO drive a hack for the
accommodation of the visitors at that fashion
able and elegant hotel, the Revere House. lie
was soon put in charge Of two English gentle
men, who desired to see Boston and its envi-
rons. After a brief visit to the Navy Yard
they ordered the driver to take them to Bunker
Hill. Arriving there, the two gentlemen spent
much time in making thorough examination
OF the ground and lis surroundings. Having
satisfied their curiosity so far as the monument
was concerned, they returned 10 the hack, where
they found the driver sitting quietly upon his
seat 81 say, driver" says one Of the English
men, "this is the place, l believe, where we
Enslishmen gave you Yankees dem'd thrash
ing about eighty years since" "Well," says
the driver 'don'' know as l ever heard tell
about that; bm ,cho C,ons the land no,o ?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13
A SALT FISH ODE.

n SALT FISH ODE.
lin Mr.. Frothingham's Tribute to Thomas
ing nearly ready for publication by Tickn,
elds, we find the following capital piece of fu,
+. Ballou, the early friend and admirer Of MIR.
iring his residence In New England
Staple food on Walnut Hill
Nictunl-fund, for drafts at will
Ready in all exgents,
Minute-man of esculentsl
Substitute for every dish,-
Hail, all hail to thee, Salt Fish,
When the rain comes pouring down,
And no market carts from town;
Nought abroad but roaring gale,
Streaming hills, and floodcd vale,-
''What for dinner do You wlsh?"
Asks the wife. The same-Salt Fish.
When the winters smotherng blow
Drifts the roads, fcnce.high with snow,
Shroudng Nature all in white,
As for her funereal rite
II a dinner thought inlrude
On our awful solitude,
Can we hut feel blue devilish?
Blest resource. there's some Salt Fish,
Rain nor snow nor cold nor heat
May disturb our high retreat;
All within is CHEEKY still
In oui homes on Walnut Hill.
Does II friend or guest dro in
just about the hour to dine?
though the larder's void, what matter?
OW with cups and knives and platters;
Help him, till no more he wish,
From thy bounty, o Salt Fish!
Thou Of eatables the chief
Whether called Atlantic beef,
Mutton caught at Newfoundland,
Poultry from the ocean strand,
Nenison from the shorIy banks
Still for thee we render thanks,
q thou unirersdi rish!
Hail, all hail to thee, Salt Fish!
blessings on thy face antique,
Mummy ichthyoogic,
Drawn from caves beneath the tides
Older than the Pyramids
What wondrous power thou hast,
hat can make us feast and fast,
blending lean and hungry Lent,
with Carnival incontinent,
Making all day Fridavsh.
lhaumaturgical Salt Fish!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

MAXIMs. Never speak badly Of others. even
with a cause; remember we all have our mul,s,
and it we expect charity from the world, we
must be charitable ourselves.
Think that word once spoken can never be
recalled; therefore il is often prudent TO think
twice before we speak.
Broken resolutions are worse than none at
all il only proves to us we do not carry out
the dictates of our conscience, and exposes our
weakness.
Avoid argument with person il he is direct
ly opposite to YOU; it he has a mind of his own
he cannot he conyi; ced and il he has no mind
he is poor convert it is not only loss of
time, hut often of friendship.
Do not Judge of person from first impress
sions; it is not liberal often your warmest
friends prove to be those you were prejudiced
against.
A kind word and pleasant voice are gifts
easy To give; be liberal with them they are
worth more than money. Country Gentlemen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

pine Knots were used for lights instead of cam
dies. Many an svenng have read and stud
led TO late hour by these lights can re-
member when not more than half dozen
ehaises were owned in North Reading. Ven
eroble farmers. with their wives, on piions be-
hind them. rode 10 meeting on their horses
The hymn was then read by the deacon, line
at time, and so sung by the choir. This us
age ceased when new collection of hymns was
introduced, together with bass viol, 10 aid The
choir of singers. To this innovations Captain
John Flint, 10 whose unbending, conservative
temper | have before alluded, was irreconcila-
bly, opposed. | well remember TO have seen
This venerable, white-haired man, with his long
cane, walking doseedy the whole length of the
broad aisle out of the house, while the HYMN
was reading, and taking his stand during the
singing, at sufficient distance TO be out of the
hearing of the profane viol"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13

INSANE EDIToRs.-A trial is now in progress
at Brooklyn, y. Y, in which the plaintiff sues
her brothers and sisters for confning her wrong
fully in lunatic asylum her name is Maria c.
Underhill, and she is poetess and contributor
OF the Independent. She seems to have been
in love with Henry Ward Beecher. In the trial
the following interesting question was asked
aud answered by DR.. Brown, chief physician Of
the Bloomingdale Asl lum:
Q.-Now, doctor, is ii not possible that a
person of insane m ne should write excellent
poetry, such as this plaintiff claims to have
written. or to excel in any other artP
A.-Certainly. suppose the best reply |
can give to that question is TO state that Adlers
German and English dictionary. which is used
as standard text book in the principal colleges
in the country, was written in the. Blooming
dale Lunatic Asylum by person of insane
mind | might also mention a number of the
standard text books which were written in that
institution; and | will state as a conclusive fact,
that one of the lea ing newspapers in New
York, is principally edited in the Bloomingdale
Lunatc Asylum, and the leading editorial is
written three or four times a week by person
of unsound mind confined in that institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-01-13
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