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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-09

IMPOSSIBLE. The word ''i1npos-
slble' was hateful to Chatham, as it
is to al, vigorous natures who recog-
nize the latent, the reserved power
in men and nations ''Ncver let me
hear that foolish word again." said
Mlrlbeau. 'Impossiblc-it is not
French" said Napoleon. My Lord
Anson, at the Admiralty, sends word
to Chatham, then confined to his
chamber by one of his most violent
attacks of the govt, that it is impossi-
BILE for him to fit out a naval expedi-
tlon within the period to which he
is limited. 'Impossible, cried
Chatham, glaring ut the messenger;
who talks to me Of impossiblc?"
Then starting to his feet, and forcing
out great drops ofagony from his brow
with the excruciating torment Of the
effort, he exclaimed: "Tell Lord An
son that he serves under Minister
who treads upon impossibilities.
One of his cotemporaries calls all
this ranting. Lord Chatham's
rants, he says, care amazing" But
statesman who indulged in such
fine rants as Quebec and Minden,
who ranted France out of Germany,
America and India, and ranted Eng
land into a power of the first class, is
q ranter infinitely to be preferred to
those cool and tasteful politicians
who ruin the country they govern
with SO much decorous duncery and
grave and dignified feebleness.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-01-09
Morrissey's Maiden Speech.

Mr.. Morrissey is represented rs
rising in his seat in Congress Jack
Rogers having prepared the speech)
and addressing the House. While
speaking, Morrissey constantly ad-
dresses the Speaker rs Mr. Referee"
and uses slang phrases, while Jack
continually corrects him and reminds
him Of the place where he is speak
ing. Finally, Old Thad. Stevens
interrupts Morrissey, and the result
is given in the following language:
Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens-May 1 ask
the gentleman a question-may L
inquire the difference between the
Prize Ring and the Tammany Ring
of New York, and also whether the
gentleman represents one or both.
"a laugh irritating to Mr.. Nor Easy
Mr.. MorEasy-Look a 'ele, old
lunlS head, [ kin come down with a
very nasty 'un on your mob if you
make any interference here ca
laugh still more irritating to Mr..
Mor-Easy.)
Mr.. Stevens-I only asked.
Mr.. Mor-Easy-Well, I want you
to understand that don't agree with
your principles, and with dignity
Repo'tey) if ever got one in on your
conk you'd see small picture Of q
rainbow round yer optic when yer
got q lookin' glass! L come here to
represent principles, and I don't want
no piayin', off!
Mr.. Stevcns-If the gentleman will
allow me.
Mr.. Mor-Easv-No L don't, neither
I kin wallop you, my sweet pill! I
kin take you off your pins so easy!
(Sarcastically.-Repor Oh, OH!
How [ should like to close one O.
them peppers! Squares of and
advances.) Oh! how nice this isl!
Backs off and advances in a series
of lively hops.) Oh! this gifts me,
this 3oesi This gifts right into mel
(Mr. Stevens retreats. Mr.. Nor
Easy pulls off his coat and hops
about very lively, smiling.) OH If
I only had my hair cropped off!
Cocks his head on one side, and
closes one eye in Il playful manner,
sparring vigorously. Mr.. Stevens
retreats. Mr.. Mor-Easy rushes after
AlHI.J 30 Jei making IOf The ropes,
are ye, me covey? That's o foul!
(Rnslies and seizes Mr.. Stevens wig
i'll his teeth; shakes it violently and
gnashes ut it. Encounters the SER
geantat-arms, and getting him in
chancrry, peppers him with vigor.
Iumult and terror in the House.
Radford, Of New York, as he is
making for the door i'll desperation,
received a dab in the stomach, with
the remark, ''How's yer bread basket.
old stick-in- the -mnd?' MIR. Stevens
escapes Mr.. Mor-Easy turns upon
the remaining members, dancing and
spanlng, with the words
Come on, now! Come onl Two
at a time, now! Git in now! Pile
in! Now for the first gravy! Oh,
this gifts me! OIL amt tins nicev'
The members rush from the door
IN panic. MIR. Nor Easy, finding
himself alone, folds his arms, and
Surveys the room, with calmness
and satisfaction that might have dis
tlingnlshed CROMWELL after dispensing
4 the British Parliament.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

INFLUENCE OF MENTAL ANXIETY ON
DIsEAsE.-Writers on physiology assure
us that an over anxiety of the mind rela-
tive to the action of any organ of the
body will disturb the natural functions of
that organ. For example, if one convin-
ces himself that she action Of his heart is
disturbed, and that he is threatened with
the heart disease, the pulsations of his
heart will soon become unfavorably affect
ed-and by the workings Of his imagina-
ton. There is a gentleman in our city
who became impressed that the action of
his diaphragm was morbidly affected. He
accordingly concentrated his thoughts upon
this fancy to such an extent that the natu-
raj action (nvoluntarily muscular) was
disturbed, and his lungs worked so badly
after going to bed, he would often have to
dress himself and take a short promenade
in the street before tired natures sweet
restorer'' would visit him. If, however,
his attention happened to have been pre-
viously occupied by business, lively COM
pany, or anything else that would divert
his mind from its morbid direction, he fell
asleep at once. Physical disturbances,
when they really exist, are increased two
fold in their intensity if stimulated by
mental anxiety. There seems 10 be con-
nection between the mind and body which
gives the former an imperative influence
over the latter. A. j. Davis recommends
that, when any one finds himself to be
affected by any physical disturbance, he
should "arsert his superiority to the in
truder," driving it away, rather than hon.
oring it with fostering anxiety.-Boston
Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

MARTIN VAN BUREN.-Coming down
on the upper deck Of an Albany steamer
one day, party of gentlemen, as the boat
neared Kinderhook landing, we're discus
sing the merits of Mr.. Martin Van Buren.
Some praised, others condemned him and
while they were discussing the question,
the boat landed and, 10 Mr.. Van Buren,
himself came on board. One of the par
ty had been dwelling upon his non-com-
mittalism, and complaining that a plain
answer to plain question was never yet
elected from him."
"l'll wager champagne for the company"
added he, II that one of us shall 90 down
to the cabin and ask Mr.. Van Buren, Fthe
simplest question which can be thought Of,
and he will evade direct answer. Yes;
and I'll give him leave, too, TO tell Mr..
Van Buren why he asks the question and
that there is bet depending on his reply"
This seemed fair enough. One OF the
party was deputed to go down and try the
experiment He found Mr.. Van Buren,,
whom he knew well, in the saloon, and
said 10 him:
Mr.. Van. Buren,, some gentlemen on
the upper deck have been accusing you of
non-committalism, and have just laid
wager that you would not give plain an
swer TO the simplest question, and they
deputed me TO test the fact. Now, sir,
allow me to ask you: Where does the
sun rise p"
| Mr.. Van Buren's brow contracted he
hesitated for moment and then said:
The terms east and west, sir, are con-
yentional; but l."
That'll dol" interrupted the interro-
gator we've lost the bet {"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09
The Beauties Of Bible Language

| If we need higher illustration not only
OF the power Of natural objects to adorn
langu 'ge and crafty taste, but proof that
here we find the highest conceivable beau
ty, We would appeal at once to the Bible.
Those most opposed to its teachings have
acknowledged the beauty Of its language,
and this is due mainly 70 the exquisite uso
of natural objects for illustration. II does
indeed draw from every field. But when
the emotional nature was to be appealed
to, the reference was at once to natural
objects, and throughout all its books, the
stars, and flowers, and gems, are prominent
as illustrations Of the beauties of religion
and the glories of the church.
"The wilderness and the solitary place
shall be glad for them, and the desert shall
rejoice and blossom as the rose."
"The mountains and the hills shall
break forth before you in singing, and all
the trees Of the field shall clap their hands.
Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir
tree, and instead of the briar shall come
up the myrtle tree"
The power and beauty of the same OBJ
jects appear in the Saviour's teachings.
The zig and the olive, the sparrow and the
lily of the field, give peculiar force and
beauty to the great truths they were used
TO illustrate.
The Bible throughout is remarkable in
this respect. 1t is collection Of books
written by authors far removed IRON eacn
other in time, and place, and mental cul-
ture, but throughout the whole nature is
exalted as revelation Of God. Its beau
ty and sublimity are appealed to to arouse
the emotions to reach the moral and relig-
ious nature. This element of unity runs
through all the books where reference to
nature can be made. One Of the adapta-
tions of the Bible to the nature Of man is
found in the sublime and perfect represen-
tation of the natural world, by which ma
ture is ever made to proclaim the charac-
ter and perfection of God. No language
can be written that so perfectly sets forth
the grand and terrible in nature and its
forces as we hear when God answers Job
out Of the whirlwind. No higher apprc-
citation Of the beautiful and Of God as the
author Of beauty, was ever expressed than
when our Saviour said Of the lilies Of the
field: :" ] say unto you that Solomon in all
his glory, was not arrayed like one Of
these" and then adds 8 If God so clothc
the grass Of the field"-ascribing the ele-
ment Of beauty in every leaf and opening
bud to the Creators skill and power
Psef Claiborne.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

MENTAL LABOR AND DIGESTION
Iental labor is not in itself likely to in
erfere with digestion. In fact he who
as the largest and most active brain ought
} have the easiest and best digestion, 9TH
r things being equal. 1t is not brain
sork but brain worry that interferes with
he activity of the stomach. The action
{ the pneumo-gastric nerve, by which the
'ierve-force is carried from the brain to the
stomach, is not influenced TO a morbid de-
gree by intellectual activity; but it is ma
terially and injuriously influenced by emo
tional agitation-fretting. Thus, any dis
agreeable mental impression, shortly after
eating, is calculated to retard digestion, and
if prolonged, 10 prevent its thorough ac-
complishment. A prominent and popular
writer on physiology says:
1t is worthy of remark that mere intel.
lectual activity, when unaccompanied by
agitating emotion, never seems to affect
the digestion unless the effort be of unu.
sual intensity. Our passions are devouring
flames. Anger, Ambition, Envy, Despair
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

ANEcDoTE OF EuGENIA.--A French
journal tells an anecdote of the fidelity of
porter to his charge. The Empress
Eugenia recently presented herself at the
Isthmus of Suez gate of the exhibition
before the hour of opening. The porter
refused to admit her majesty, although she
named M. de Lessepe as her friend. "Ah !!
they all say mar, retorreu rue garekuup-
er. The empress insisted that the great
canal maker would instantly admit her
were he there, but could not prevail. She
then played ker last card" But if | were
to tell you that | am the empress ?" 81
should not believe you," was the rejoinder.
A lady of honor, however, at length con-
vinced the porter that the applicant was
the empress, and then the gate opened.
Some officious person proposed to dismiss
the faithful man, but the empress inter-
vened and saved him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

A'i4 hioiiNNiiNE fEAI URE
o. the stock system of Life Insurance as opposed 10 IN,
spn Snt9I Is low rate Of premium which is IMMEDIATE
SECURED and CERTAIN in lieu of a dividend which h
DISTANT, CoNrlNGENT, and UNCERTAIN; tnis So
called dividend being merely a return Of portion of III,
instance. ~ $50
ILLUSTRATION:
uppose that individual aged thirty desires 10 deyot,
SO year for the purpose of eeetng an insurance on
nI ie this amount will Immediately him in the
universal the sum OF Sll75l payable on his decease
Ihis sum paid 70 company charging the ordinary mutuA
rates, would secure him the Of Ss.474
The difference between these sums lis exactly tho
same az an Immediate bonus addition 10 the policy te
be paid by the former Office the holder Of the poey in
case Of the early death Of the insnredderence mime
diafsfy sscifred in favor Of the UNIVERSAL SO 2I7
TO illustrate the importance of the policy of low
premiums IN more general terms 10 that by
reduction OF twenty five per cent in the rate of premium
the same amount of money will secure policy thirty
thIee and oHehird cent greater and likewise that
reduction OF twenty-five per In the rate Of premium
Is precisely equivalent TO annual cash diusnd Of tp
Tee aud one-thnd per cta! payable in odraee or to
years.
By the Stock plan the flu cash affect of the premium Is
tnineddtety to the insured the Company taking
all the risk By the Mutual plan the full value In insnr.
ance OF the premium paid Is secured TO the policy
holder, who takes portion of the risk himself
THE PREMIUMS
charged by the Universal are as low as the actual
perience Of insured life in this country will Justify and
are nearly oned lower than those charged by the ma
jority Of Mutual Companies.
Table Of Rates and other information promptly furnished
on application to
c.E. NEwcoMB, General Agent
Bellows Falls, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

PROPAGATION OF HOUSE FLIES
Flies are propagated in the summer in the
compost heap principally-mostly in horse
manure. They first light in the fresh
droppings of the horse, penetrating quick
ly into the loose texture, and depositing a
great number of eggs, which hatch in a
few hours; varying according to the
warmth of weather and degree of heat
and compost. In from four to seven days
the maggot comes to maturity, creeps TO
the side of the heap, and takes the chrysa-
lis form. 1t then appears like small egg,
and is of dark brick color. In about
two days more the perfect fly appears,
working its wings little to get the hang"
of his new existence, and then flies direct
ly into your house, dear inquirer, and
alights on your nice food. After wiping
his feet and luxuriating on your good things
for time he goes back to the barn to in
crease and multiply. Having learned so
much by observation, we put our knowl-
edge TO practical use by letting the horse
remain in the stable in the summer about
six days, presenting great attractions TO
the flies that escape me, and those Of my
neighbors. They will soon produce count
less thousands of maggots. We then heat
about six pals of scalding water, and
while one rakes over the heap another
dashes on the water, which literally
straightens them out. Pitching the scald-
ed mass into pig pen we permit the pro-
cess to be repeated. 1t is not particu-
larly pleasant operation, but far better than
20 fight them after they are in the house.
The women will be glad to heat the water
f the men will apply it, and both will be
pleased with the success of the plan, if
veil followed up.-Neac England Farmer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

Sorrow and even Joy immediately disturb

Sorrow and even Joy Immediately disturb
digestion.
When friend is overwhelmed with
grief, we try to force him gently to take
the food he so obsiinately refuses. Per-
haps our entreaties succeed he takes a
little food Gas support Error the
food will weaken, not strengthen him. In
such cases, Instinct may be safely relied
on. When man is hungry, he will eat
When he will not eat, ,.hs should be left in
peace till hunger prompts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

Miss Buchanan, once rallying her
cousin, an officer, Oh his courage, said |:
Now, Mr.. Harris, do you really mean to
tell me You can walk up to cannon's
mouth without fear? Z" +" Yes" was the
prompt reply, "or a Buchanan's either"
And he did.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09
A MEXICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
II. III. EDDY,

| ~ isltDi
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent of the u s. Patent Once, Wa hingon rnder
the Act OF 1887.
No rs State Street. loppose Kilby Street Boston.
After an extensive practice of upwards of twenty years,
continues Patents In the United states also In
Britain France and other foreign countries Caveats,
Specifications Bonds Assignments, and all papers or
drawings Patents executed reasonable TERMS with
Dispatch Researches made into American and Foreign
works. determine the validity and utility Of Patents Of
Inventions and legal and other advice rendered In all mat
tiers touching Copies of the claims OF any patent
furnished by remitnng dollar Assignments recorded
in Washington. .
No Agency in the United States possesses superior acil
tiles for obtaining Patents asceraining the paientaoy
Of inventions. 80,
large practice made te rejected applications sxrEES
APPEALS every which decided in his favor by
the Commissioner Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
regard Mr. Eddy as one Of the most capable and
,ssfui with whom have had oi ciai inter
course. CHARLES MAsoN'"
Commissioner of Patents
have hesitation In assuring inventors that they
and more capable putting their applications in form
for them early and favorable consideration at
EDMUND BURKE"
Late Commissioner Of Patents
" Mr.. X. H. EDDY has made for THIRTEEN applica-
tons in all but ONE Of which patents have been granted
and that Is pending. Such unmistakabe proof
Of great talent and ability his part leads to
mend all inventors apply to him 70 procure their patents
they be of having the most faithful attention
bestowed their and at reasonable charges
Jan. ], ls6T,-ly JOHN TAGHART"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

A gentleman asked Mr.. Beecher.
the other day, what he intended to do with
the characters of his new novel now run
ming in the Ledger. He said he was
bothered to know, but " felt tempted to
get up a great railroad smash and kill
them of at once"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09


ONE PILL Is DOSE.
Females peculiarly situated those supposing them
selves cautioned against using these pills while in
that condition lest they invite miscarriage, after which
almonitlon, the proprietor responsibility, al
though their milness would prevent any mischief 10
health otherwise the Pills recommended as
MOST INVALUABLE REMEDY
for all those affecting compaintso peculiar the
ONE BOX is SUFFICIENT.
5000 Boxes have been sold within two years 10000
Boxes sent by letter, both by myself and agents. to all
parts Of the world which have been returned
IN which ladies say nothing like the above Pills have been
known since the science of Medicine dawned upon the
aod in removing distractions and restoring nature to
Us proper channel queting the nerves. and bringing back
the Rosy color Of Health to the cheek of the most deli
cate. Price 81 per Box. Six boxes So.
sold in Bellows Falls by JOHNSON & BABBITT, Sole
Agents for Bellows Falls
p by sending dollar to the Bellows Falls
oSe oiee car have the Pills sent condentally by mail
70 any any part OF the country, free of postage.
N M no1u also by HOWARD 4 HOLMAN, Kesne, N. ii N.
sohN, Battleooro j. 4. sHURrLEFP, Bennington 4. D.
pAsNE, windsor, DR. SHERMAN. Ludlow, POM MORSE,
Nss'anu' and by Zone Druggist, in every town.
BARNES Co., New York
4'-4' S. D. HOWE, Proprietor, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09
YOUNG PATHFINDER

Young Pathfinder sired by old Pathfinder of East
Hampton, Conn. whose Pedigree is we'll known TO all
Horse Breeders in New England. Old Pathfinder
dark chestnut color stood l hands high and weighed in
good condition, ls0 pounds Took the first premium
the first national h show in Springfield Could in
s. and for style and beauty surpassed in New
England Young PathfndeTs Dam pure Messenger
Mare color black. Of great endurance and very fast
roadster and will go her mile in 240. She is owned by
Warren Tanner Of Wiimantic, Conp- who raised Young
Pathfinder and has owned him up April IL, 1867. when
he bought by the undersigne at whose stable be
will stand for the coming He perfectly black
l5t hands high and is good horse be found in
this section. W. j. SsBlN.
BELLOWS PALS, June 10, 1867. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

= Five speakers and a dozen origina-
tors have been sent to the South, this
week, by the congressional executive conn
mittee. They have been sent chiefly to
the Carolinas and Mississippi. Funds
have also been sent to the several state
committees in the South. Gen. Brisbin
Of Kentucky win stump the State of Ala
bama during the month of August.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

not find it, it must have got out and if Sc
it was probably beyond recovery.
" But must have it, said he.
"Do not trouble me about what can
not give you," | replied. When reacI
the Seminary, will give you somethin:
better than rum"
"What is it p he eagerly asked.
" You shall know in time," / said.
Provoking| y said he, "that you will
not tell me J" and he muttered some inco.
herent sentence of which took no notice
and saon he fell asleep.
Happy was /, yes, happy driving the
stage; for the drunkard was asleep, and /
was nearing the seminary. Nerer can l
forget the astonished face Of our principal,
when she saw me in so exalted position.
My precious cargo were by no means
slow in telling their own adventure.
Is it possible ?" she said.
At this moment the drunkard awoke,
and with not little chagrin attempted to
show off his chivalry. The girls would
not suffer him to help them out; but did
not object, for found myself so stiff and
besides / wanted him to feel manly
Manly! you will say. "What! desire
one who has thus behaved to feel manly 2"
Yes, manly for it was in my heart to
save that man. If he would sign a pledge
he must feel himself man. Once rid of
this belief, all might be lost. Besides, he
had manifested desire to reform, and
there was hope.
The girls paid me for their fare. told
the driver if he would sign the pledge,
would give it to him.
If could only keep it," he replied.
"You assuredly can in another's strength .
l said and invited him in; for ha6
not forgotten my promise of something
better than rum.
lie went into the parlor, and i obtained
a dish of chocolate for him.
You are killing me with kindness" he
said. as l entered the room with the choc-
olate and light supper on a tray, and the
tears coursed down his cheeks. Mean
while obtained temperance pledge and
asked for his signature.
81 will sign it," said the penitent and
sober man; and he did sign it.
That pledge was kept. He became q
successful teacher, ard afterwards a law.
yer. He was among the first to answer
to our country's call for volunteers. Ii
the battle Of Pittsburg Landing there per-
ished no braver soldier, no warmer advo
cate of temperance, no more devoted
Christian than James FITZGERALD
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09
GEORGE BROWN.
OYSTER ROOM AND GROCERY SToRI

NORTH THE SQUARE.
Would announce to the people Of Bellows Falls and
vicinity that he has renovated the Store and will keep
constantly on hand and for sale
OYSTERS, LoBSTERS, sARDINEs, PIES, FRUITS,
CONFECTIONERY, &c.
Oysters furnished wholesale and received daily from
market Lobsters. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Orders
by mail or otherwise, promptly attended to.
BELLOWS FAN, May IA. 1861. %
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-08-09

- 1t took seven days to embalm Maxi
milian's body. 1t had been pierced by
balls through the Shorax and the abdomen,
and it became necessary to use the Egyp-
tian method of embalming.